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US shuts down three airports amid Chinese spy balloon controversy

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Reuters, Washington

Published: 04 February ,2023: 10:51 PM GST Updated: 04 February ,2023: 11:36 PM GST

The US Federal Aviation Administration said it paused departures and arrivals at three airports including Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina on Saturday because of a “national security effort.”

The action occurred amid reports that a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, which has been flying across the country in what Washington calls a “clear violation” of US sovereignty, was in the area.

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