Chinese Balloon Flew Through ‘Radar Gaps’ During Journey Over Canada: Norad

The remnants of a large balloon drift above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, with a fighter jet and its contrail seen below it on Feb. 4, 2023. The Canadian Press/AP-Chad Fish

The deputy commander of Norad says a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed through “radar gaps” during its flight over Canada.

Lt.-Gen. Alain Pelletier says that affected the military’s ability to track its flight path as it flew over central British Columbia.