ABC: US ​​could destroy Chinese balloon when it is over the Atlantic

This is reported by the ABC TV channel with reference to US officials.

The United States authorities are going to wait until the balloon is over the Atlantic, after which "they will try to shoot it down and remove the debris from the water," the material says.

It is clarified that for the period of the operation, it may be necessary to close part of the airspace over the country in order to ensure the protection of civilians.

Earlier, CNN, citing data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reported that a Chinese balloon that was seen over US territory could leave the country's east coast on February 4.