According to him, the balloon was intercepted over Utah. The pilots determined that the object was not maneuvering and did not pose a threat to national security.
The command observed that the balloon was flying at an altitude of between 13.1 and 13.7 kilometers.
Recall that earlier the media reported that the US military was tracking an unidentified aircraft flying over the western part of the United States. The object, under the influence of air currents, moved eastward and crossed the state of Colorado. The origin and purpose of the device are unknown.
