A recently declassified document on the CIA’s website is causing quite a stir with claims of a UFO clash with Soviet forces. The document summarizes reports from Canadian Weekly World News and the Ukrainian paper Holos Ukrayiny, initially released to the public in May 2000. It describes a retaliatory alien attack after Soviet soldiers allegedly shot down a UFO over a military base.
The report suggests that aliens emerged from the wreckage, coming together into one object and releasing a bright light that turned all but two soldiers to stone. “If the KGB file corresponds to reality, this is an extremely menacing case,” an unnamed CIA representative noted. The aliens are said to possess weapons and technology beyond our assumptions, able to defend themselves if attacked.
Canadian Weekly World News estimates the incident occurred between 1989 and 1990, with the initial publication in 1993. According to the document, U.S. intelligence reports described a “low-flying spaceship in the shape of a saucer” over a Soviet unit. For unknown reasons, the soldiers launched a surface-to-air missile, causing the craft to crash near the base.
Five short humanoids with “large heads and large black eyes” reportedly emerged from the downed spaceship. They allegedly fused into a single object and emitted a loud buzzing noise. This sphere then burst into a blinding bright light.
Eyewitnesses claim that 23 soldiers suddenly turned into stone poles. Two men survived because they were standing in a shaded area, avoiding exposure to the light blast. The soldiers and spacecraft’s remains were reportedly moved to a secret research base near Moscow.
Scientists allegedly discovered the soldiers’ molecular structure matched limestone. The document claims an unknown “source of energy” caused this transformation. The CIA declined to comment on the matter when contacted by Fox News Digital.
The document’s initial context is unclear, possibly originating from a telegram or open-source information. Former CIA agent Mike Baker expressed skepticism about the report’s extraordinary claims. He suggested that the actual incident report might differ significantly from its current iterations.
In 2020, the Department of Defense launched the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF). This initiative aims to “detect, analyze and catalog” unknown objects that could threaten national security. Baker emphasized the importance of investigating unidentified objects for safety reasons.
The Pentagon has been investigating questionable aircraft for years. While UFOs often suggest alien activity, Baker insists officials must examine unidentified objects in the interest of national security. He argued that cataloging and analyzing these objects is necessary to understand potential threats.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump ordered the declassification of decades-old UFO-related government files. This move could potentially reveal federal secrets and uncover alleged cover-ups.
Former U.K. Defense Ministry official and UFO expert Nick Pope highlighted the widespread belief in hidden extraterrestrial evidence. He mentioned that many hope to find a “smoking gun” in these files. The possibility of extraterrestrial documents intrigues not just UFO enthusiasts but also government officials.
As for the claims of a Soviet-era alien invasion and retaliatory attack, Baker remains unconvinced. “I’m sure there’s something out there,” Baker admitted. However, he doubts that aliens landed decades ago, turned Soviet soldiers to limestone, and are only now being discussed.
Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price and Ashley Papa contributed to this report.
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