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The Pentagon holds a press briefing on the shootdowns with NORAD Commander Glen D.

VanHerck stating it is currently unclear how the objects were "staying aloft", and "we're calling them objects, not balloons, for a reason".

Published February 12, 2023· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2023 Lake Huron high-altitude object.

The Pentagon holds a press briefing on the shootdowns with NORAD Commander Glen D. VanHerck stating it is currently unclear how the objects were "staying aloft", and "we're calling them objects, not balloons, for a reason".

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2023-02-12).