Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down Pentagon Confirms – Explosion Caught Live on Air
The Chinese spy balloon was shot down off the Atlantic coast on Saturday afternoon right during coverage of the suspected surveillance device leaving the United States off of the coast of North Carolina.
Fox News had exclusive footage of the spy balloon as it was off the North Carolina shoreline, and Gen. Jack Keane was discussing the necessity of shooting it down. As he spoke, it could be seen exploding and plummeting toward the ocean.
The Pentagon confirmed the strike and issued a statement. President Joe Biden responded to questions after.
Other news networks were likewise covering, and there were many other angle and views, including dramatic footage shared by Charlotte, North Carolina meteorologist Brad Panovich and a local resident who filmed the moment and shared the video.
Update: New HD footage of the moment the spy balloon exploded – with interesting soundtrack added by the photographer who filmed it.
On Saturday ahead of the shoot down, Biden was asked about the situation after he landed in Syracuse, and he responded “We’re gonna take care of it.”
According to a pool report, Biden was asked specifically about shooting it down shortly before it happened:
We arrived at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base at 2:05. POTUS exited The Beast. Pool shouted are you going to shoot down the balloon? Biden smiled and gave a thumbs up to reporters. Pool also asked Did you issue a directive to shoot down the balloon? And what message this sends to China.
This is a breaking story and may be updated.
