China calls the downing of its balloon an "obvious overreaction" and continues to insist the balloon was a civilian research airship. Feb. 8: The U.S. State Department tells reporters the shot-down Chinese balloon is part of a "fleet" of balloons overseen by the People's Liberation Army. Feb. 9: The U.S. briefs diplomats from 40 countries about the Chinese balloon it shot down. Feb. 10-12: The U.S. shoots down three unidentified objects in as many days, all found in North American airspace. Feb. 14: The U.S. military says it has recovered key sensors from the downed Chinese balloon.
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