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US officials were still trying to precisely identify two other objects shot down by F-22 fighter jets. (AFP)

US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime

  • North America has been on high alert for aerial intrusions following the appearance of a white, eye-catching Chinese airship over American skies earlier this month
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F-22 fighter jets have now taken out three objects in the airspace above the US and Canada over seven days. (AFP)

US fighter jet shoots down unidentified, cylindrical object over Canada

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US imposes security zone in search for Chinese balloon remnants

US imposes security zone in search for Chinese balloon remnants

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Republicans criticize Biden for waiting to shoot down Chinese balloon

Republicans criticize Biden for waiting to shoot down Chinese balloon

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