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Yukon Object Shootdown
On February 11, 2023, a US F-22 shot down an unidentified 'small cylindrical object' over Canada's Yukon Territory—the first NORAD shootdown over Canada in 64 years. Prime Minister Trudeau authorized the action. Recovery teams found debris but never identified the object's origin.
2023
Yukon Territory, Canada
5+ witnesses
First NORAD shootdown over Canada in 64 years.
The Event
February 11, 2023:
- Yukon Territory
- Canadian airspace
- F-22 Raptor
- US fighter over Canada
- NORAD coordination
The Object
Description:
- Small cylindrical shape
- High altitude
- No visible propulsion
- Unidentified origin
- Posed aircraft threat
The Authorization
Political response:
- PM Trudeau approved
- First in 64 years
- NORAD engagement
- Canada-US coordination
- Historic action
The Recovery
Search effort:
- Canadian forces led
- Debris located
- Snow-covered terrain
- Partial recovery
- Never fully identified
The Questions
Unanswered:
- What was it?
- Who sent it?
- Why over Canada?
- Related to others?
- Purpose unknown
The Pattern
2023 objects:
- Part of series
- Four in eight days
- All unidentified
- None fully explained
- Heightened vigilance