"We are confident that this high-altitude surveillance balloon belongs to the PRC [People's Republic of China]," the senior U.S. defense official said. Monitoring of the balloon has been conducted using crewed aircraft and other unspecified means, according to the senior U.S. defense official. "Clearly they're trying to fly over sensitive sites," the senior defense official said. National Park Service"We have engaged PRC officials with urgency through multiple channels," the senior defense official said. Whether or not another less risky opportunity to shoot down the apparent Chinese balloon will appear and be taken advantage of remains to be seen.
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