U.S. F-22 shoots down car-sized 'object' flying over Alaska; 6 days after 'Spy Balloon' row

The United States shot down a "high-altitude object" over Alaska on Friday. U.S. President Joe Biden ordered the shooting after the American military detected it and conducted a thorough check. The U.S. said that the object was floating at an altitude of 40,000 feet, posing a reasonable threat to civil aviation. However, the origin and purpose of the object remains unclear. The incident came six days after the U.S. shot down a Chinese "spy balloon" off the coast of South Carolina, triggering a massive faceoff between Washington and Beijing. Watch this video to know more. #usshootsdown #highaltitudeobject #alaska #us #china #spyballoon #row #threat #unidentifiedobject #biden #f22fighterjet Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.