Canada says ‘possible second incident’ over alleged spy balloon

Canada has confirmed the sighting of the alleged high-altitude spy balloon and is “monitoring for a possible second incident” related to the event, Defense Canada said in a statement.

“Discovered observation balloon at high altitude and NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, consisting of the US and Canada) actively monitors their movements, the statement explains.

“Canadians are safe and Canada is taking steps to ensure the safety of its airspace, including monitoring for a possible second incident,” added in a note that does not provide further details on this possible new incident.

It also states that “NORAD, the Armed Forces CanadaThe Ministry of National Defense and other partners are assessing the situation and are working closely together.”

In addition, the secret services Canada cooperate with US partners and continue to take all necessary measures to protect confidential information from Canada possible threats from foreign intelligence, the statement emphasizes.

“As the situation evolves, we are in frequent contact with our US allies,” Canada’s Department of National Defense concludes.

Chinese spy balloon?

Canada’s announcement came after a senior US defense official told reporters on a phone call Thursday that they believed balloon spy belongs China and that US President Joe Biden was briefed about it.

In fact, the president asked US military leaders about possible “options”, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Pentagon officials yesterday, despite being on a business trip to the Philippines.

The representative of the Ministry of Defense stated that after the discovery balloon have been in contact with Chinese officials through various channels such as the respective embassies China and the US in Washington and Beijing.

“We conveyed to them the seriousness with which we treat this issue,” the source said, adding that the United States “will do everything necessary to protect its people and its territory.”

In addition, Beijing asked not to “speculate” after accusing the Pentagon that the balloon was spying on China flew over the United States at high altitude.

(As reported by EFE)

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