NEW : We will share some information on shootdown with China . Pentagon : ` ` High level of confidence '' Aircraft scored direct hit on fuel tank . Officials see no debris larger than a football , general says . Pentagon : Most aircraft will burn up on re - entry within two days .
NEW : U.S. will share some information on shootdown with China . Pentagon : `` High degree of confidence '' missile scored direct hit on fuel tank . Officials see no debris larger than a football , general says . Pentagon : Most debris will burn up on re-entry within two days .