USAF Shot Down 3 Unidentified Objects That Posed Threat To Civilian Aircraft

NORAD Command has ramped up radar scrutiny of airspace, which has brought more unidentified aerial phenomena to light, officials say.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, February 13, 2023 at 07:43 PM ET

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While U.S. military officials still aren't sure just what the objects shot down are, there is no indication they are related to extraterrestrial activity, the White House said Monday. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

U.S. Air Force fighters downed three unidentified objects over the weekend in North American airspace, citing an abundance of caution and concern for civilian flight safety.
These incidents followed increased military surveillance implemented after a Chinese high-altitude spy balloon was shot down, leading to more objects being detected by enhanced radar capabilities.
While the objects' exact nature and origin remain unknown, the Biden Administration has stated there is no indication they are related to extraterrestrial activity.

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U.S. Air Force fighters downed three unidentified objects in U.S. airspace over the weekend out of an abundance of caution and to ensure civilian flight safety, the White House said Monday.

And while U.S. military officials still aren’t sure just what the objects shot down are, there is no indication they are related to extraterrestrial activity, according to the Biden Administration.