UFO intrigue surrounds viral CIA file detailing aliens attacking soldiers

A declassified document available on the CIA’s website has sparked skepticism and intrigue regarding an alleged UFO attack on Soviet forces. The report, which summarizes an article from Canadian Weekly World News and a Ukrainian paper, describes a retaliatory alien attack after Soviet soldiers shot down a UFO flying over a military base. The aliens reportedly fused together into one object and emitted a bright light that turned most of the soldiers to stone. The CIA representative quoted in the report expressed concern about the advanced weapons and technology possessed by the aliens. The incident is estimated to have occurred between 1989 and 1990 and was first published in 1993.

According to the report, U.S. intelligence acquired information about a low-flying saucer-shaped spaceship over a Soviet military unit engaged in training exercises. The soldiers reportedly launched a missile at the UFO, causing it to crash near the base. Five humanoid creatures with large heads and eyes emerged from the wreckage and fused into a single object, emitting a buzzing noise before bursting into blinding light. Eyewitnesses claimed that 23 soldiers turned into stone poles, with only two surviving because they were shielded from the light. The remains of the petrified soldiers and the spaceship were transported to a secret research base, where scientists discovered a unique energy source that transformed the soldiers’ molecular structure into limestone.

Former CIA agent Mike Baker has expressed skepticism about the extraordinary claims in the report, suggesting that the original incident may have been distorted through multiple iterations. In 2020, the Department of Defense established the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force to detect, analyze, and catalog unknown objects that could pose a threat to national security. While UFOs are commonly associated with aliens, officials emphasize the importance of investigating unidentified objects for national security reasons, without necessarily implying extraterrestrial origins. President Donald Trump’s order to declassify old government files related to UFOs has fueled speculation about potential revelations of federal secrets and cover-ups.

The creation of the UAPTF by the Department of Defense reflects ongoing efforts to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena and ensure national security. UFO expert Nick Pope believes that there may be undisclosed government files containing evidence of extraterrestrial activities, sparking interest in uncovering potential “smoking gun” evidence. However, skepticism abounds regarding claims of a Soviet-era alien invasion and retaliatory attack. While acknowledging the possibility of extraterrestrial phenomena, Baker doubts the veracity of reports suggesting that aliens turned Soviet soldiers into stone decades ago. The search for answers regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial activity continues, with ongoing investigations and declassification efforts shedding light on previously hidden information.