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Mystery Object Downed By US Jet In Alaskan Skies
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a statement regarding the unidentified object shot down over Alaskan waters.
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The governor thanked the military for eliminating the potential threat and raising serious national security concerns.
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The recent intrusion into airspace raises questions about the decision not to shoot down a Chinese spy balloon.
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Alaska is on the front lines and decisions need to be made quickly to preserve the territorial integrity of Alaska and the U.S.
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This incident is evidence of Alaska's robust military capabilities and the importance of improving them.
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The Alaska National Guard is working closely with USNORTHCOM and other agencies to provide support as needed.
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Alaska remains the most strategic place on earth for both geopolitics and national defense.
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A U.S. military fighter jet shot down the unknown object on orders from President Joe Biden.
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The White House stated the object was shot down due to the threat it posed to civilian flights.
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The object was much smaller than the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down last week.
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The twin downings reflect heightened concerns over China's surveillance program.
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The Pentagon declined to provide a more precise description of the object.
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The F-22 fighter aircraft shot down the object using an AIM-9X missile.
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The object flew over one of the most desolate places in the U.S.
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The FAA restricted flights over a 10-square mile area before the shoot-down.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau supported the decision to shoot down the object.
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The object fell onto frozen waters and a recovery effort is underway by U.S. military helicopters.