US downs Chinese balloon over ocean, moves to recover debris

by 24USATVFeb. 5, 2023, 2:50 a.m. 46
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The United States has downed a Chinese balloon off the Carolina coast and debris from it is now being recovered. The balloon, which the Pentagon said was being used by China for surveillance, was shot down by a U.S. aircraft at around 2:05 p.m. EST, a military intelligence source told NewsNation. Earlier that day, the U.S. temporarily restricted airspace over the area in preparation for the operation. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on Feb. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/us-downs-chinese-balloon-over-ocean-moves-to-recover-debris/ Get Los Angeles breaking news, entertainment, weather, traffic and sports from L.A.'s Very Own, KTLA 5 News. Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947. Online: https://ktla.com/

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