In recent weeks, residents of New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia have observed mysterious drones flying over their homes at night. It is reported by several American media, such as Fox News and The New York Times. It is not clear why the drones are flying around, or who owns them. They have been seen flying both in groups and individually. A truck driver in New Jersey filmed what he believes are the much talked about drones. Photo: Image taken from X Local authorities say they are monitoring the observations and emphasize that the drones do not pose an immediate threat. FBI does not know who is behind Last week, the FBI announced that it is investigating the sightings and drone activity. “Witnesses have seen a cluster of what appear to be drones and a possible fixed-wing aircraft,” the FBI said in a statement. The FBI’s assistant director of the Critical Incident Response Group was asked in a hearing whether the drones could be dangerous for Americans, writes Fox News. – There is nothing we know that indicates that, but we don’t know, and that is worrying, replied the FBI’s Robert Wheeler. Public records show the drones have been flying over the states for several weeks, according to the FBI. The Pentagon also says on Wednesday evening that there is no reason to believe that foreign powers are behind it. Robert Wheeler is the executive director of the Critical Incident Response Group at the FBI. Photo: Ashlee Rezin / AP But there are still several unknown factors that cause the authorities to stumble. – We are not connecting this to a person or group yet. We are investigating, but I do not have the answer to who is responsible, says Wheeler in the FBI. They are asking the public to let them know if they have any information about the drones. 49 drones observed in one day The drones have been frequently observed in New Jersey. On Sunday, about 49 drones were reported in Hunterdon Country, according to Governor Phil Murphy. – We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal partners and legal partners on this matter, writes the governor on X. Two weeks ago, the drones prevented an ambulance helicopter from picking up an injured person after a car accident, writes USA Today. The drones have also been observed near sensitive areas, including a military research facility. On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has placed temporary flight restrictions in the airspace over the Picatinny Arsenal military base and over the private Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The White House has been notified The Press Secretary in the White House Karine Jean-Pierre is familiar with the drones and says that President Joe Biden has been informed of the situation, according to FOX News. She states that the White House, together with the FBI and Homeland Security, is coordinating the investigation into the drone activity. – I cannot estimate or comment on the events specifically. This is something that DHS and the FBI are looking into. I will not go into what it may or may not be, beyond the fact that it is being investigated by the agencies, she says. Critical of the handling Several people on social media are critical of the authorities’ handling of the unknown drones. – If the authorities do not know what these giant drones are over the military base in New Jersey, they are more incompetent than we thought, writes Republican Senator Josh Hawley on X. Republican Senator Josh Hawley is critical of the authorities’ work. Photo: Jose Luis Magana / AP – It’s time they tell what’s actually going on. Local politician in New Jersey Jeff Van Drew points out in a post on X how a Chinese balloon first flew over the United States, and now a number of unidentified drones. – Holes in our airspace are being exploited, and because of that, Americans’ safety is at risk. Published 11.12.2024, at 23.12
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