It was learned that the loud explosion heard in Washington DC, the capital of the USA, was not caused by a flight during the exercise. In the statement regarding the source of the sound, it was reported that the fighter jets that took off to follow the Cessna Citation type aircraft that violated the no-fly zone in the capital skies caused a sonic boom.
U.S. officials stated that the small plane crashed on a mountainous terrain in Virginia, adding that the crash was not caused by warplanes. The number of dead and injured in the accident has not yet been announced.
On the other hand, in a statement made by the Washington DC Homeland Security and Emergency Administration, “We are aware of reports of a loud explosion sound in the capital area. There is no threat at this time.” statements were made.
In a statement made by the Annapolis Emergency Management Office, it was stated that the loud explosion heard in the capital region was caused by a flight authorized by the Ministry of Defense. “This flight caused a sonic boom. That’s all the information currently available.” it was said. (UAV)