Canada also detected the alleged spy balloon, while China admits that the object belongs to it

The Chinese spy balloon that was identified flying over USA for several days, it was also detected by the Canadian authorities. Despite the fact that the Pentagon declared that the non-flying object did not pose a threat, the intelligence units of both countries continue to monitor the balloon.

The Canadian Department of Defense reported in a statement that they are evaluating and tracking the movement of the flying object:

“It has been detected surveillance balloon at high altitude and NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defense Command made up of the US and Canada) is actively tracking their movements.”

“Canadians are safe and Canada is taking measures to guarantee the security of its airspace, including surveillance of a possible second incident”, mentions the note issued by the authorities. “NORAD, the Armed Forces of Canadathe Department of National Defense and other partners have been assessing the situation and working in close coordination.”

Although China initially asked not to “speculate” after the Pentagon’s accusation of its possession of the balloon, it eventually admitted that it is its own and apologized.

“The airship is from China. It is a civilian airship used for research purposes.mainly meteorological ”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Asian giant clarified in an evening statement.

According to the Ministry, the balloon had a limited “self-steering” ability and that it “deviated greatly from its intended course” due to the winds. “The Chinese part regret the involuntary entry of the aircraft in US airspace due to force majeure,” the statement added.

The United States and its Canadian partners continue to conduct surveillance to protect themselves from foreign intelligence. “We have conveyed to you how seriously we take this matter,” said a US defense official, adding that the US “will do whatever it takes to protect its people and its territory”. (YO)