China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says US
The US military has stated that three unidentified balloons that were sighted in the sky over the US state of Kansas were possibly benign, but it continues to investigate whether they were Chinese spy balloons or not. According to reports, the balloons were seen in late December, and local residents had reported them to the authorities, who then passed the information on to the military. The balloons were reportedly about five to six feet in diameter and were equipped with a device that allowed them to collect data from the ground. Experts say that such devices are often used by the military and other agencies to monitor the environment and collect data. The US military has said that it is taking the sighting of the balloons seriously and is investigating their origins. However, officials have also stated that they believe the balloons may have been released by a company that was conducting atmospheric research in the area. The incident has once again raised concerns about China's ...