Photos of Chinese Balloon Recovery Released by Department of Defense
The Department of Defense has released photos of sailors recovering the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down. In a tweet on the U.S. Fleet Forces account, photos showed the sailors pulling what appeared to…
The Department of Defense has released photos of sailors recovering the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down.
In a tweet on the U.S. Fleet Forces account, photos showed the sailors pulling what appeared to be parts of the balloon out of the water.
“ATLANTIC OCEAN – Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Feb. 5, 2023,” the tweet stated.
According to ABC News, officials reported the debris field is roughly the size of 15 football fields by 15 football fields.
Additionally, the balloon had propellers and a rudder, per the outlet.
On Tuesday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning was questioned about a comment from White House Security Council spokesman John Kirby saying balloon fragments and equipment are not expected to be returned to China.
“What I can say is that this airship does not belong to the United States, but to China,” Ming said.
She added, “The Chinese government will continue to resolutely safeguard its legitimate and legitimate rights and interests.”
China has claimed