How did the Soviets manage to down 100s of American spy balloons? (VIDEO) Gateway to Russia Jun 16 2026 History

https://www.gw2ru.com/history/251331-american-spy-balloons-shot The Cold War was a fun time for both Soviets and Americans as the two were playing whack-a-mole with spy balloons: the US would send hundreds of them in the direction of the USSR, flying thousands of miles and photographing our strategic objects. Then, we figured out a creative way to spot them!