Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he ordered the "down" of the "unidentified object" that "violated" his country's airspace, noting that it was identified as a US F- 22 was shot down by a fighter jet.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that an unidentified object was shot down in the northern Yukon region of the country, the debris of which will be recovered by the Canadian forces and will be examined by them.
It should be noted that this is the second operation of American warplanes to shoot down an unidentified object in two days.
Yesterday, an F-22 fighter jet shot down an unidentified flying object (UFO) in the airspace of the state of Alaska. The American authorities said that it was the size of a small car.
Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said the cylindrical object was flying at an altitude of 40,000 feet and posed a threat to air traffic.
On the other hand, the US Department of Defense Pentagon says that the North American Aerospace Command (NORAD) had detected this object while flying over Alaska.
The Pentagon added that following a telephone call between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the US president authorized his military to shoot down the unidentified object in cooperation with Canada.
The Prime Minister of Canada tweeted that "I have ordered the shooting down of an unidentified object violating Canadian airspace." (U.S.) NORAD Command shot down a flying object over the Yukon.
Canadian and American aircraft were mobilized and the American F-22 fired successfully at the object.
According to the White House, Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau have emphasized the importance of excavating the debris to determine the object's authenticity.
According to the White House, Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau have emphasized the importance of excavating the debris to determine the object's authenticity.
A few days ago, on February 4, the American warplane F-22 shot down a Chinese balloon flying in the airspace of the state of South Carolina, which was allegedly being used for espionage.
According to the Pentagon, the amount of debris from the Chinese balloon has been recovered, which will reveal more information about China's spying capabilities.
