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'Something unknown' hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog, Ukrainian official says
June 25, 2025 10:04 AM
A key military-industrial site in the Russian city of Taganrog linked to Moscow's production of combat drones and electronic warfare systems was damaged overnight, a Ukrainian official said on June 25, amid Russian reports of Ukrainian drones targeting the area.
"Something unknown flew into the Atlant-Aero plant in Taganrog," Andrii Kovalenko, head of the counter-disinformation center at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council said.
"This is an important node in the Russian military-industrial complex, specializing in components for combat drones and control systems."
Kovalenko said the plant is involved in the production of "Orion" drones, electronic warfare complexes, and digital integration systems for strike FPV (first person view) drones and loitering munitions.
Russian authorities reported a wave of overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across multiple regions, including Rostov, which borders eastern Ukraine.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 40 Ukrainian drones over several areas, including the Crimean Peninsula and seven over the Rostov region.
Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar said on Telegram that while there were no casualties, the strikes allegedly caused a fire at a sports complex and damaged a high school and two residential buildings in Taganrog.
In nearby Azov, a grain warehouse and industrial facility were hit, he added, without providing further detail. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims.
Throughout Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine and Russia have extensively invested in drone technology, revolutionizing the way wars are fought.
Ukraine has ramped up its domestic drone production and long-range strike capabilities as it seeks to weaken Russian military infrastructure deep behind enemy lines.
Earlier in June, Ukrainian drones targeted long-range Russian bombers in an operation dubbed "Spiderweb."
Russia has escalated its missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, launching hundreds of drones during overnight assaults. Since February 2022, Moscow has launched 28,743 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine
Speaking at the NATO Defense Industry Forum in The Hague on June 24, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine can produce over 8 million drones of various types each year.
He called for an increased investment from the allies to reach that potential.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drone-hits-key-russian-drone-facility-in-taganrog-official-says/
Humanitarian Drones Revolutionize Medical Supply Delivery in Remote Africa
June 25, 2025
On June 24, 2025, Aviation Sans Frontières and Windracers announced a groundbreaking partnership to deploy autonomous drones for delivering medical supplies to isolated African communities, addressing logistical barriers like poor infrastructure and vast distances.
This initiative, leveraging Windracers’ advanced Drone Technology, aims to transform humanitarian aid by ensuring timely healthcare access in hard-to-reach regions.
Advanced Drone Technology in Action
The core of this operation is the Windracers ULTRA MK2, a heavy-lift, long-range autonomous cargo drone. It can carry up to 330 pounds (150 kg) of supplies over 621 miles (1,000 km), making it ideal for remote deliveries.
The drone features a proprietary autopilot system, mission control software, and an optional three-door drop bay for precise parachute drops.
According to Stephen Wright, Founder and Group Executive Chairman of Windracers, “We developed ULTRA… to provide low-cost means of delivering humanitarian aid to hard-to-reach locations for people who need help the most.”
Upcoming trials will focus on transporting vaccines and temperature-sensitive medical supplies, utilizing cold chain innovations to maintain integrity during flights.
This capability is critical for delivering life-saving medications to areas lacking reliable refrigeration or road access.
Addressing Logistical Challenges
In Africa, poor infrastructure often delays or prevents medical deliveries, with logistics accounting for 60-80% of humanitarian aid costs, as noted by Wright.
The ULTRA MK2’s ability to operate autonomously reduces reliance on costly manned flights or ground transport, cutting expenses and improving efficiency.
The partnership is already establishing an operational base in Malawi to support these missions, with plans to scale across the continent.
Stephane Blandino, Project Manager for Aviation Sans Frontières, emphasized the initiative’s potential:
“This project represents a potential turning point for humanitarian logistics in Africa… sustainable, scalable, and adapted to the needs of the most remote communities.”
By integrating local training and regulatory compliance, the program ensures operations align with regional needs and laws.
Sustainability and Scalability
The partnership prioritizes environmental sustainability, leveraging drones that produce fewer emissions than traditional aircraft or trucks.
This aligns with global trends toward greener logistics, reducing the carbon footprint of humanitarian missions.
The replicable model—combining local expertise, regulatory adherence, and advanced technology—could set a standard for drone-based aid delivery worldwide.
Implications for Humanitarian Aid
This initiative marks a shift in humanitarian logistics, offering a cost-effective, reliable solution for remote healthcare delivery. Economically, it reduces operational costs, allowing organizations to allocate more resources to supplies and personnel.
Operationally, the ULTRA MK2’s versatility supports diverse missions, from emergency aid to routine medical deliveries. Regulatory compliance ensures long-term viability, fostering TRUST with local governments and communities.
For drone professionals and enthusiasts, this project showcases the potential of heavy-lift autonomous systems in high-stakes applications.
It highlights the importance of rugged, reliable technology and robust software in challenging environments, setting a benchmark for future innovations in the Drone Industry.
The Aviation Sans Frontières–Windracers partnership is a bold step toward equitable healthcare access, proving that drones can bridge geographical divides.
As trials progress, this model could redefine how aid reaches the world’s most isolated regions.
https://dronexl.co/2025/06/25/drones-medical-supply-delivery-africa/
New York State Resident Reports “Hypersonic” Orbs That Traveled Through the Clouds
June 25, 2025
Anyone see anything they can't explain? A resident living in New York's upper Hudson Valley reported a strange site flying in the sky late Saturday night.
The person who filed the report even says the object was traveling through the clouds at a hypersonic rate of speed.
The sighting once again raises the question if the source is some sort of unidentified flying object, or simply something like miliary aircraft, or naturally occurring phenomena?
New York has a long history with unidentified flying objects, as the state ranks 5th overall for sightings across the United States.
It's no secret New York, particularly the state's Hudson Valley area, has a long history with unexplained flying phenomena and other strange sightings.
As stated many times, these observations of so-called UFOs can easily be explained as drones, military planes, communication satellites, or even a meteor burning up in the upper atmosphere, though.
New York State Resident Reports "Hypersonic" Orbs That Traveled Through the Clouds
A resident living in Climax, New York reported to the National Unidentified Flying Object Reporting center that they witnessed an object traveling at a hypersonic rate of speed the night of June 21.
The report describes what they allegedly saw as "orbs seen through cloud cover at incredible speeds."
The witness say that for about an hour they saw two white orbs "through thick cloud cover", flying across the sky at an extremely fast rate of speed.
The person say that this would continue every 5 to 10 minutes for roughly around an hour that night.
The report says that the person witnessed "the orb start as one", and then "split off and make a U-turn" through the sky.
https://wpdh.com/new-york-ufo-sighting-fast-object/
https://nuforc.org/sighting/?id=190374
British UFO hearings planned with MPs set to hear from alien whistleblowers
16:41, 25 Jun 2025
Britain is set to hold public hearings at which military personnel can disclose their close encounters with UFOs.
The US-style hearings will allow RAF, Army and Navy whistleblowers to tell all about experiences they have been previously banned from revealing under military non-disclosure rules and for fear of ridicule.
The UK’s new UFO Disclosure Group has secured a meeting with a minister from the House of Lords to set up a forum where alien whistleblowers can come forward with their evidence.
The group was set up by documentary film maker Mark Christopher Lee to push for transparency on reported sightings of UFOs - aka unidentified aerial phenomena or UAPs.
As Daily Star revealed previously a letter from the body calling for full disclosure in the UK was sent to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Now an associate of the Brit leader has arranged for a minister from the House of Lords to meet with Mark to put the first steps in place to create a select committee to hear evidence from UFO experiencers.
Similar hearings before the US Congress have led to the release of previously classified documents revealing reported close encounters between military personnel and mystery craft.
Mark said it is essential whistleblowers can come forward without fear of ridicule.
Speaking at a screening of his latest documentary The Rendlesham UFO – The British Roswell at the Raindance Film Festival he said:
“One of Sir Keir Starmer’s friends and associates is arranging a meeting with someone from the House of Lords - one of the ministers. So that’s a start.
“I’m looking forward to setting up a formal meeting with someone from Sir Keir Starmer’s Government. A select committee is the place to start.
“They can get all the evidence together - get people to go there and get evidence under oath. That’s what we want.
“I’ve got RAF pilots coming up to me saying they’ve had incidents in the sky. They won’t talk about them for fear of ridicule.
“The other day I had a Met Police officer - same thing. He had a UFO sighting, doesn’t want to talk about it.He wants to go on record but won’t for fear of ridicule.
“We want to ask the government to provide a safe platform for whistleblowers to come forward so we can catch up with the US.
“The US is where it’s all happening. We’ve got Congress talking about it. We’ve got credible witnesses giving evidence under oath. We want the same in the UK.”
Mark has been informed Sir Keir is being briefed on UFO activity around the globe and King Charles III is pushing for UFO disclosure due to his own interest and that of his late mum and dad Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in extraterrestrial activity.
The film-maker said: “I think the chances are high. I know from sources that Sir Keir is being briefed by other UFO authorities from America.
“And the King wants to get involved as well. That’s what I’ve heard from one of his channels.
“We know that he is in contact with various people about this. He’s the King of all faiths.
How would it affect Christianity, Judaism and Islam in the UK if we were to find out that we’re not alone.
“Would that create an existential paradox? Whose god is it?”
Mark’s previous documentary The King of UFOs included evidence the Royals took the UFO phenomenon seriously with Philip collecting military reports and inviting experts for private briefings.
Colin Andrews, a prominent crop circle researcher, personally briefed both Philip and Prince Charles on cases involving UFO activity.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/british-ufo-hearings-planned-mps-35451964
Former Government UFO Investigator Offered $100K for One Podcast
Jun 24, 2025 7:04 PM EDT
Sean Kirkpatrick is well known in the UFO community as a skeptic whose controversial 2024 Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Volume 1 threw cold water on the idea of alien off-world technologies.
While serving as the head of AARO, Congress’ UFO investigation office, Kirkpatrick also published an op-ed in Scientific American stating that many of supposed UFO encounters he investigated were “unauthorized disclosures of legitimate U.S. programs or related R&D that have nothing to do with extraterrestrial issues or technology.”
Now Kirkpatrick may be headed for a payday, as one of the top UFO content producers on YouTube is offering him $100,000 for a single unedited interview.
On June 22 Jesse Michels announced on his X account: “I would pay Sean Kirkpatrick $50K (on top of travel and accommodations) to come on my show and discuss these Wall Street Journal articles.
Surely if he’s correct and not cynical about his positions, basic incentives would apply. My only condition is that we don’t edit any of it.”
The next day, Michels doubled the amount, saying “My buddy Kyle offered to double this. So we are now at $100K payment for a simple, unedited podcast appearance from Sean Kirkpatrick.”
Michels brought up AARO in his June 3 Joe Rogan interview, calling it, “the modern Blue Book that’s, you know, basically saying ‘don’t look here’ like ‘this is all bull—’ or whatever. It’s run by a guy named Sean Kirkpatrick.
He has all these, like, atomic connections. He, like, worked at Oak Ridge for God’s sake.”
In a video posted to his own channel, Michels alleged that Kirkpatrick spoon-fed bad information to the WSJ for their recent debunking article about UAPs.
Clearly this would be an adversarial interview, but with $100K on the line it may be hard to say no. As of the time of this writing, Kirkpatrick has not issued a response.
https://www.mensjournal.com/news/fmr-government-ufo-investigator-offered-100k-for-one-podcast
https://twitter.com/AlchemyAmerican/status/1937168644552769570
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0hAit-KH9A (The Wall Street Journal Is Lying About UFOs Jun 13, 2025)
In the Search for Alien Signals, the SETI Institute is Partnering with SpaceX to Mitigate Satellite Interference
June 25, 2025
Occasionally being mistaken for UFOs isn’t the only way Starlink is impacting those hopeful for the discovery of extraterrestrial life, according to scientists with the SETI Institute who say the satellites can also interfere with the signals it monitors in its search for possible ET communications.
The ever-expanding network of SpaceX Starlink satellites surrounding the Earth engages in direct-to-cell signal transmissions that the SETI Institute’s Allen Telescope Array inadvertently picks up, heavily degrading radio frequency observations.
However, a new collaboration between the two organizations seeks to remedy the potential for signal contamination.
Combining their efforts, the SETI Institute and Starlink aim to preserve the integrity of radio astronomy, much like Starlink’s previous partnership with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, which utilized real-time data sharing to facilitate mitigation techniques.
The Allen Telescope Array
“The SETI Institute is at the forefront of developing solutions that allow for the continued exploration of the cosmos while accommodating the rapid evolution of satellite communications,” said Dr. David DeBoer, an Allen Telescope Array researcher.
The Allen Telescope Array resides in the remote Shasta County, California, nearly 300 miles from San Francisco.
Allen began operations in 2007, over a decade before the first Starlink satellite was launched, but it’s now the latest focus center in efforts for the two cosmic endeavors to coexist side by side.
As the only telescope ever designed and built specifically to look for extraterrestrial life, the Allen Telescope Array has also been employed for functions beyond the search for ET signals, including monitoring fast radio bursts and pulsars.
Unfortunately, the high sensitivity, which makes the telescope an excellent research tool, also leaves it susceptible to interference from satellite communications.
Protecting Radio Astronomy from Starlink
Signal saturation occurs when a satellite’s orbit brings it over the top of a radio observatory, filling the highly sensitive receivers with enough noise to effectively make any observations meaningless for the duration of the passover.
With over 7,000 individual satellites in orbit, Starlink’s transmission of cell and text data on frequencies that the Allen Telescope Array can detect presents a major issue for SETI, potentially hampering data collection.
SpaceX previously partnered with the US National Science Foundation to understand and mitigate the interference issues.
Those solutions are now being implemented, with SETI’s Allen Telescope Array as one of the first sites to utilize the new techniques through its new Starlink partnership.
The changes have proven effective in minimizing disruptions to both Starlink service and telescope observations by targeting single satellites with brief interventions lasting only seconds.
Radio Zones
With its ongoing network expansion, SpaceX is working to minimize the radio frequency spectrum congestion it generates.
The work done at the Allen Telescope Array is a major step in the development of groundbreaking spectrum management techniques.
When making optical observations of the night sky from Earth, light pollution is a major concern, as local ambient light drowns out views of the distant cosmos.
To combat a radio equivalent of this issue, radio-quiet zones have been established on Earth, such as the National Radio Quiet Zone in West Virginia, located around the Green Bank Observatory. Unfortunately, the ever-increasing satellite traffic has led to space signals entering these zones from above.
One of the most significant developments out of the Allen Telescope Array research is a flexible frequency allocation concept called “radio dynamic zones,” which will help in allowing scientific and commercial space endeavors to avoid conflicts, at last preserving radio telescopes from interference from above.
Fundamentally, DeBoer and his colleagues believe the new collaboration could mark an important next step toward instilling harmony between the efforts of astronomers and other scientists, and the advancements in technology that occasionally come into conflict with their work.
“Our collaboration with SpaceX is an important step in demonstrating that scientific discovery and technological progress can go hand in hand with the right coordination,” DeBoer said.
https://thedebrief.org/in-the-search-for-alien-signals-the-seti-institute-is-partnering-with-spacex-to-mitigate-satellite-interference/
https://www.seti.org/
Unexplained starlight pulses found in optical SETI searches
June 25, 2025
Highlights
• Fast optical photometry of stars, 100 microsecond samples, reveals strange signals.
• Unknown source modulates starlight brighter and fainter in fraction of a second.
• Source of starlight modulation invisible in photographs.
• Arrays of synchronized optical telescopes could to explain dual starlight pulses.
• More fast optical searches needed of sun-like stars.
Years spent searching more than 1300 sun-like stars for optical SETI signals have finally yielded unexpected results. A “signal” of two fast identical pulses, separated by 4.4s, was discovered in the light of HD89389.
No single pulses, even remotely resembling these, have been found in these searches. Close examination of this signal reveals that several unique features of the first pulse are repeated almost exactly in the second.
Comparison of this signal with those of airplanes, satellites, meteors, lightning, atmospheric scintillation and system noise, emphasizes their uniqueness.
During the re-examination of historical data, another pair of similar pulses was found in an observation of HD217014 made four years earlier. Not fully explained at the time, this signal had been dismissed simply as “birds.”
After all pulses were examined in detail, and shown that they could not have been made by birds, several theories are proposed that might explain their origin. A theory based on edge diffraction is discussed in some detail.
If correct, this theory should enable future observations to measure the distance to the occulting object, and using arrays of telescopes, determine its size, shape and velocity.
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0094576525002449
Eddie Bravo Look Into It : Episode #117 - Featuring PAUL STOBBS (The Nephilim Look Like Clowns Series)
Jun 25, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-cmbkp1WIE
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlHGyJ0JEwDPbEFPNH9dQwFEFaIeKRVd
Watch: Alien Filmed by California Doorbell Camera?
June 25, 2025
An odd piece of doorbell camera footage from California shows a strange figure resembling an alien creeping down the driveway of a house.
The weird video was reportedly captured earlier this month at a residence in Compton and was subsequently shared on social media by bewildered homeowner Jessica Ortiz.
In the footage, featured above, a diminutive figure that seems to sport a bulbous head reminiscent of a grey alien suddenly beside the front porch.
It quickly shuffles along the driveway before vanishing from sight. Moments later, a curious cacophony of sounds can be heard presumably caused by the presence of the eerie interloper.
Shedding some additional light on the mystifying footage, Ortiz told YouTuber Hidden Underbelly that the sound at the end of the video was that of her back gate. However, motion sensor cameras in the rear of the house did not detect the creepy visitor.
Interestingly, Ortiz indicated that "my aunt lives next door and she said at about 12:45 AM she heard three loud bangs on the roof of her house" and an unsettling scratching sound that caused her to flee to her room and pray.
To that end, the bizarre footage has understandably sparked considerable speculation online with many viewers positing that the peculiar figure could have been an otherworldly visitor.
More skeptical observers, however, argued that the 'alien' may have simply been a person sneaking around Ortiz's home while wearing baggy clothing that concealed their identity.
What do you make of the eyebrow-raising doorbell footage? Weigh in with your thoughts at the C2C Facebook page.
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/watch-alien-filmed-by-california-doorbell-camera/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3l95rDDXu0