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U.S. military shoots down party balloon after drone concerns

Feb 11, 2026, 2:00 PM10
(Update: Feb 11, 2026, 2:00 PM)
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U.S. military shoots down party balloon after drone concerns

  • The U.S. military identified and downed a party balloon near El Paso after initially mistaking it for a foreign drone.
  • This incident led to a temporary airspace restriction by the FAA affecting flights at El Paso International Airport.
  • The episode highlights ongoing national security concerns and the role of drone technology in cross-border crime.
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