Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down - in pictures

  • The suspected Chinese spy balloon drifts to the ocean after being shot down off the US coast, as seen from South Carolina. Reuters
    The suspected Chinese spy balloon drifts to the ocean after being shot down off the US coast, as seen from South Carolina. Reuters
  • President Joe Biden congratulated fighter pilots for taking down the suspected spy balloon. AFP
    President Joe Biden congratulated fighter pilots for taking down the suspected spy balloon. AFP
  • The balloon seen from Holden Beach. Reuters
    The balloon seen from Holden Beach. Reuters
  • Spectators watch from the coast. Reuters
    Spectators watch from the coast. Reuters
  • A jet flies by the balloon. Reuters
    A jet flies by the balloon. Reuters
  • Another spectator watches after the balloon was shot down. Reuters
    Another spectator watches after the balloon was shot down. Reuters
  • The suspected Chinese spy balloon over Billings, Montana. AFP
    The suspected Chinese spy balloon over Billings, Montana. AFP