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 shot down three unidentified objects over North America (Alaska, Canada, Lake Huron) this past weekend.
These objects were downed out of an abundance of caution due to potential threats to civilian flight safety, following heightened surveillance after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down the previous week.
While the exact nature of these unmanned objects remains unknown, U.S. officials state there is no indication of 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.