The Chinese spy balloon was shot down, a Reuters photojournalist reported.
According to this source, after being hit, the balloon began to fall.
Video of the Chinese Spy Balloon being shot down pic.twitter.com/cuJ255OSBs
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Earlier, US officials said President Joe Biden's administration had decided to move forward with its plan to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon flying over South Carolina today .
American media, citing unnamed sources, reported that Washington is considering shooting it down in the Atlantic Ocean.
Earlier, President Biden had said that the US « they will deal» with the balloon, without giving any further details. Shortly afterwards, when asked by reporters if he would order his takedown, he limited himself to a "positive" nod, raising his thumb.
Source: APE-MPE
