Key takeaways:
- Justin Trudeau confirmed that an unidentified object was shot down over Canadian airspace on his orders on Saturday.
- The object was shot down by a U.S. military F-22 over the Yukon.
- The incident highlights the close cooperation between Canada and the United States in defending their shared airspace.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that an unidentified object was shot down over Canadian airspace on his orders on Saturday.
The object was detected by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and appeared to be a “high-altitude balloon,” according to a U.S. official. Trudeau said that he spoke with US President Joe Biden on Saturday and that Canadian forces will lead the object recovery operation.
The object was shot down by a U.S. military F-22 over the Yukon, Trudeau said. Canadian and U.S. aircraft were scrambled after he “ordered the take down” of the object by NORAD.
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand wrote on Twitter Saturday that she spoke with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding the object, and that they “reaffirmed that we’ll always defend our sovereignty together.”
The incident highlights the close cooperation between Canada and the United States in defending their shared airspace. Trudeau has said that he will continue to work with the U.S. to ensure the security of both countries.
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