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CANADA’S DEFENSE ministry on Thursday mentioned it detected a “high-altitude surveillance balloon” and was monitoring a “potential second incident” after United States (US) officers mentioned a Chinese language spy balloon was discovered lingering over the western US state of Montana.

“A high-altitude surveillance balloon was detected and its actions are being actively tracked by NORAD (North American Aerospace Protection Command),” it mentioned in an announcement, with out giving additional particulars.

“Canadians are secure and Canada is taking steps to make sure the safety of its airspace, together with the monitoring of a possible second Incident,” it added.

The protection ministry mentioned it was in frequent contact with the US. – Reuters

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