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Drone Strikes Hit Eight Russian Regions, Damaging Oil and Petrochemical Facilities
Updated Nov 04, 2025 10:53
Eight regions across Russia came under drone attack overnight on November 4, with local reports indicating that three oil facilities were among the likely targets.
Bashkortostan governor Radiy Khabirov said debris from a downed drone hit an industrial complex in Sterlitamak, landing near an auxiliary workshop.
The city’s mayor, Emil Shaimardanov, later confirmed an explosion at the water treatment facility of the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant, which caused a partial building collapse.
In the Nizhny Novgorod region, fires broke out at two facilities in the city of Kstovo following the attack, Astra reported.
The explosions occurred in the industrial zone near the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery and the Sibur-Kstovo petrochemical plant. Residents shared footage showing explosions, bright flashes, and fires lighting up the night sky.
The Sibur-Kstovo plant produces ethylene, propylene, benzene, and other hydrocarbons—materials that can be used to manufacture explosive components. Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez, one of Russia’s largest refineries, is a key supplier for the Moscow region.
Earlier, several strikes targeted critical infrastructure in Russia’s Saratov region and in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian city of Shakhtarsk, Donetsk region, during the night of November 3.
https://united24media.com/latest-news/drone-strikes-hit-eight-russian-regions-damaging-oil-and-petrochemical-facilities-13075
related Russia and Ukraine
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukrainian-intelligence-forces-destroy-russian-1762263929.html
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russian-molniya-drone-strikes-ukrainian-city-1762248588.html
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/63607
https://militarnyi.com/en/news/video-drones-destroy-ammunition-depot-in-occupied-dovzhansk/
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/04/ukrainian-drones-strike-industrial-facility-in-russias-bashkortostan-a91029
IDF Destroys Hamas Tunnel, Rocket Site in Northern Gaza Amid Ceasefire
November 4, 2025 12:16 pm
Israeli troops destroyed a Hamas tunnel hundreds of meters long and uncovered a rocket launching site in northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said Monday, as a ceasefire continued in the territory.
Reservists from the Yiftah Brigade, operating in Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya neighborhood, located several launchers, rockets and launch posts, the IDF said.
In the Jabalia area, soldiers from the 188th Armored Brigade and the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit found and demolished the underground tunnel, which extended dozens of meters deep.
The military said Hamas fighters had used the tunnel to reside for extended periods and prepare attacks on Israeli forces.
The operations took place east of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza, according to the IDF.
https://vinnews.com/2025/11/04/idf-destroys-hamas-tunnel-rocket-site-in-northern-gaza-amid-ceasefire/
related Israel
https://breakingthenews.net/Article/IDF:-Red-Cross-retrieved-body-of-one-hostage/65117117
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/238419/Israeli-drone-strike-hits-car-in-South-Lebanon
https://www.jns.org/idf-duvdevan-troops-nab-two-hamas-terrorists-in-nablus/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-it-is-investigating-soldiers-conduct-after-drone-injures-volunteer-helping-with-west-bank-olive-harvest/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-troops-found-rocket-launch-site-destroyed-vast-hamas-tunnel-on-israeli-side-of-gazas-yellow-line/
Seven killed in RSF drone strike on children’s hospital in Sudan’s North Darfur: Medics
November 4, 2025 at 1:29 pm
Seven Sudanese civilians were killed and five others injured in a drone strike targeting a children’s hospital by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur, local medics said Monday.
In a statement, the Sudan Doctors Network called the attack on the Kornoi Children’s Hospital “a blatant war crime that demonstrates the extent of the ongoing killings, which have turned innocent civilians into daily targets.”
“Targeting a hospital treating children is nothing short of another face of systematic terror and a brutal assault on life itself,” it said.
The medical group said two of the injured were children receiving treatment at the hospital.
It held the RSF “fully responsible for this crime” and called on the international community and human rights and medical organizations “to break their shameful silence and fulfil their duty toward a people being exterminated before the eyes of the world.”
On 26 October, the RSF captured the city of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, and committed massacres against civilians, according to local and international organizations, amid warnings that the assault could entrench the geographical partition of Sudan.
Since 15 April 2023, the Sudanese army and the RSF have been locked in a war that regional and international mediations have failed to end. The conflict has killed thousands of people and displaced millions of others.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251104-seven-killed-in-rsf-drone-strike-on-childrens-hospital-in-sudans-north-darfur-medics/
Belgium Orders Military to Shoot Down Drones Over Bases After Suspected Espionage Flights
Nov. 4, 2025, 12:37 pm
Belgium’s chief of defence has authorized military personnel to shoot down unauthorized drones flying over the country’s military bases following three consecutive nights of suspected espionage operations at Kleine-Brogel Air Base, which houses U.S. nuclear weapons and F-16 fighter jets.
The shoot-down order marks a significant escalation in Belgium’s response to what defense officials characterize as sophisticated reconnaissance missions targeting NATO’s nuclear deterrence infrastructure.
The Belgian military has been ordered to shoot down any unidentified drones flying over its military bases after three consecutive nights of airspace violations, Chief of Defense Frederik Vansina said Monday, according to the Belga News Agency.
The drones, described as “larger-type” aircraft flying at high altitudes, repeatedly breached restricted airspace over the Kleine-Brogel air base – one of Europe’s most sensitive military sites that hosts US-made nuclear-capable F-16s and is set to receive F-35s from 2027.
The incidents have added pressure on Belgium’s fragile five-party coalition government, which is already locked in tense budget talks, including over defense spending.
Defense Minister Theo Francken earlier called the repeated flights “a clear mission targeting Kleine-Brogel,” suggesting the drones were used for espionage rather than accidental overflights.
“They come to spy, to see where the F-16s are, where the ammunition is, and other highly strategic information,” he told local media.
The most serious incident unfolded Saturday evening and continued into Sunday. Francken confirmed in a social media post that three separate reports were received overnight.
The presence of the suspected drones – which forced the suspension of flights for a critical 20-minute period – triggered an immediate but unsuccessful response.
A drone jammer and police pursuit failed to intercept the aircraft, which reportedly flew north toward the Dutch border.
Vansina said Belgium’s anti-drone defenses – including detection systems, jammers and drone guns – remain limited, but a new plan to strengthen them will soon be presented to the Council of Ministers.
“The order has been given to shoot them down,” Vansina said on Monday, noting that any response must be carried out safely “without causing collateral damage.”
The Kleine-Brogel airbase has since issued public guidance urging residents of Peer and nearby areas to report suspicious drones immediately and avoid spreading false reports online.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/63595
https://dronexl.co/2025/11/04/belgium-authorizes-military-to-shoot-down-drones/
Belgium, Brussels airport closed due to drone detection
November 4, 2025 – 9:44 PM
Air traffic at Brussels Zaventem Airport was suspended this evening, shortly before 8 p.m., for security reasons, following the report of a drone in its airspace, confirmed the air traffic controller Skeyes.
This was reported by the Belgian newspaper Le Soir.
https://lapresse.us/world/2025/11/04/belgium-brussels-airport-closed-due-to-drone-detection/
Aviation authority probe into drones near Dublin Airport finds construction firm as operator
5.08pm, 4 Nov 2025
AN INVESTIGATION HAS found that drone flights inside an exclusion zone near Dublin Airport were done by a construction firm at a building site.
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which is the regulatory body for air traffic in Ireland, found that Wills Bros Ltd had been flying the drones at a site in Finglas.
These drone flights were inside an area known as the Dublin Red Zone, which is within the Dublin Airport control zone.
The probe found that it was done without the required Operational Authorisation and without a UAS (drone) Operator Registration.
A statement from the IAA today said that the flights were detected by the Dublin Airport Dedrone detection system.
Once they were detected, the IAA initiated an investigation to find the pilots involved, why they were flying and to determine why they were non-compliant with the rules on drone flights.
The IAA said its officers engaged with Wills Bros to achieve early compliance rather than pursue legal avenues.
The statement said that: “the investigation identified three pilots working for the drone operator who, following instruction from the IAA, have since completed the appropriate training.
Additionally, Wills Bros Ltd. has implemented internal procedures to ensure all future UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) operations are conducted under proper authorisation and oversight.”
Enda Walsh, Manager UAS at the IAA, said that the case shows that the systems work to detect the drone flights.
“This case highlights the effectiveness of detection systems, but more importantly, it demonstrates what positive regulatory engagement can achieve.
“Wills Bros responded proactively, took full responsibility, and worked closely with our team to bring their operations into full compliance.
They are now a model example of how the construction sector can safely integrate drone technology in line with aviation regulations,” he said.
Trevor Wills, Legal Director of Wills Bros Ltd, spoke on behalf of the company.
“Once we were made aware of the issue, we immediately engaged with the IAA to understand the root causes and to implement corrective measures.
“The process was transparent, constructive, and ultimately strengthened our internal governance for drone operations.
We appreciate the IAA’s collaborative approach and share their commitment to safe, compliant use of drone technology in the construction industry,” he said.
The IAA said the approach of avoiding sanctions is part of a “balanced approach” to prioritise learning from the incident, to maintain accountability in the hope that this will prevent future incidents.
Drone flights have disrupted flights into Dublin Airport in the past with a number of people appearing in court.
https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-airport-drone-flights-contruction-firm-incident-irish-aviation-authority-investigation-6864563-Nov2025/
https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/the-a-10-warthog-can-now-destroy-drones/
The A-10 Warthog Can Now Destroy Drones
November 4, 2025
Key Points and Summary – The A-10 Warthog, a Cold War-era tank-buster, has found a “surprising new role” as a cost-effective drone hunter.
-Recent photos from CENTCOM show kill marks for two Iranian-style Shahed drones on an A-10.
-This new mission leverages the A-10’s long “loiter” time and slow speed, combined with cheap, laser-guided APKWS rockets (using new FALCO software) to counter inexpensive drone threats.
-While the A-10 lacks advanced radar, this “niche” role proves the legacy platform can be adapted to modern warfare as the Air Force plans its retirement.
A-10 Warthog: Tank Buster to Drone Hunter
The U.S. Air Force’s venerable A-10 Thunderbolt II – nicknamed the “Warthog” – may have found a surprising new role: shooting down drones.
Recent imagery shows one of the jets recently returning from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility with painted kill-marks that suggest it destroyed two Iranian-style Shahed attack drones during its deployment.
The news reveals that the Warthog may have found itself a brand new role at a time when global air forces are all competing to adapt to new unmanned aviation technology.
In the past, the A-10’s mission was squarely focused on close air support (CAS), in which it helped ground troops by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and enemy positions.
But now, the aircraft is armed for different kinds of fighting – including counter-unmanned aerial systems.
The key weapon on board the A-10 is the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) rocket, which is a laser-guided version of the 2.75-inch Hydra rocket, which has been modified with “Fixed-Wing Air-Launched Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Ordnance” (FALCO) software designed specifically for drone intercepts.
Compared to high-end air-to-air missiles, these rockets cost a fraction of the price. That matters when facing inexpensive drone threats where traditional missiles by simply be overkilled – too expensive, too powerful, and harder to deploy.
The new kill-mark photos strongly suggest that the A-10 has now become a counter-UAS asset.
Why the A-10 Is (and Isn’t) A Good Fit
The Warthog brings several key strengths to the counter-drone role. First, it has a long “loiter” time, meaning it can stay in one area for extended periods.
It flies relatively low and slow compared to high-speed fighters, giving it more time to detect and engage slower-moving drone threats.
The Warthog is clearly well-suited for engaging slower, propeller-driven attack drones that now pose a growing threat, with more being manufactured than ever before.
That being said, the A-10 also has some drawbacks. It lacks a built-in high-performance radar optimized for fast aerial targets, so it must instead rely on external sensors, targeting pods, or cues from other platforms to aid drone detection.
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It is also not ideal for intercepting high-speed cruise missiles for advanced jet fighters.
So, what we’re seeing now is more of a niche mission than a complete replacement for high-end aircraft—but even filling this niche role with the U.S. Air Force could be hugely beneficial, as it considers options for long-term drone defense.
Why the A-10 Exists and What It Means Now
The A-10 was built for a different era.
Its original mission was close air support (CAS), which saw it flying low over battlefields, attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and enemy positions, and generally protecting ground troops.
It first flew in the early 1970s and entered service officially in 1977. Over the decades, its experience and successes in war earned it a reputation for toughness, precision in support missions, and overall survivability.
Today, it is one of the United States’ most recognizable military aircraft. And now, as the Air Force prepares to retire the A-10 fleet fully, one of its final missions may be counter-drone work.
An aircraft designed to kill tanks in the Cold War could be the first to fully assume the role of confronting an entirely new generation of threats, hunting small unmanned aircraft in the Middle East and beyond.
The story comes with some broad lessons. First, it’s clear that the rise of inexpensive drones—a trend that has emerged primarily as a result of the war in Ukraine but was inevitable given recent technological advances—is forcing adaptation.
Traditional air defense often required high-value, high-cost interceptors—but when adversaries begin deploying large numbers of cheap drones, the calculations change dramatically.
Lower-cost guided rockets become necessary, even though they may not match the range or speed of high-end missiles. They are, however, “good enough” for many drone threats.
Secondly, this new role for the A-10 shows that even legacy platforms can contribute meaningfully rather than simply being retired, as long as they can be upgraded and reassigned.
The pairing of the A-10 and APKWS could serve as a cost-effective bridge between older systems and future missions, buying the U.S. Air Force time.
What We Don’t Know
There is not yet any official confirmation of exactly when and how many drones the A-10 has downed using APKWS rockets. The kill markings are strong circumstantial evidence, but the Air Force has not publicly detailed the engagements.
And while the missions make sense in some theaters, the A-10 cannot replace high-altitude aircraft or fighter jets designed for contested airspace. But it doesn’t need to.
In plain terms, the Warthog appears to have found a new niche—and we could well hear more about how the Air Force plans to deploy or adapt it further.
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New algorithim allows drones to work together to carry heavy loads
Nov 4, 2025
Scientists at Dutch university TU Delft have developed a new algorithm that allows multiple autonomous drones to work together to control and transport heavy payloads, even in windy conditions.
They say the system could be ideal for reaching and maintaining hardâtoâreach infrastructure, such as offshore wind turbines.
With often harsh weather, limited payload capacity and unpredictable contact with the environment, it is difficult for current drones to operate safely and effectively.
“A single drone can only carry a very limited load,” explains Sihao Sun, robotics researcher at TU Delft.
“This makes it hard to use drones for tasks like delivering heavy building materials to remote areas, transporting large amount of crops in mountainous regions, or assisting in rescue missions.”
To overcome these limitations, the TU Delft team designed a system where multiple drones are connected to a payload via cables, thereby carrying much heavier loads.
By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.
“The real challenge is the coordination,” says Sun. “When drones are physically connected, they have to respond to each other and to external disturbances like sudden movements of the payload in rapid motions. Traditional control algorithms are simply too slow and rigid for that.”
The new algorithm developed by the team is fast, flexible and robust. It adapts to changing payloads and compensates for external forces without requiring sensors on the payload itself, which is an important advantage in real world scenarios.
“We built our own quadrotors and tested them in a controlled lab environment,” Sun shares. “We used up to four drones at once, added obstacles, simulated wind with a fan, and even used a moving payload like a basketball to test dynamic responses.”
The system passed all tests. And because the drones are autonomous, they only need to be given a destination. They navigate independently, adjusting for obstacles and disturbances along the way. “You just tell them where to go, and they figure out the rest”, Sun adds.
Currently, the system uses external motionâcapture cameras for indoor testing and is therefore not yet suitable for outdoor environments.
The team hopes to prepare the technology for real world deployment in the future, with potential applications in search and rescue, agriculture and remote construction.
https://www.wyomingnewsnow.tv/news/national/new-algorithim-allows-drones-to-work-together-to-carry-heavy-loads/article_e2b516d9-03f3-57ea-9f1c-46f53b8ff095.html
https://www.science.org/journal/scirobotics
Mysterious ‘UFO’ Captured Hovering Over Mexico’s Popocatepetl Volcano Before Vanishing; Shocking Video Goes Viral
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:03 AM (IST)
A mysterious glowing object spotted hovering above one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes has sparked renewed speculation about unidentified flying objects and their possible connection to geological hotspots.
The bizarre phenomenon was recorded on Thursday, October 30, by monitoring cameras placed near the Popocatépetl volcano, located between the states of Puebla and Morelos.
In footage released from the scene, a luminous, oval-shaped object can be seen hovering over the crater of the massive volcano, which stands at an altitude of 17,802 feet (5,426 metres).
Moments later, the object suddenly darts out of view at unusually high speed, prompting viewers to claim that the movement was unlike any known aircraft.
The suspected "flying saucer" seems to align itself over the smoking crater just as flames and thick clouds of smoke escape into the night sky.
According to observers, no conventional drone or helicopter could safely approach the volcano’s extreme temperatures and turbulent emissions.
Volcano Activity Reported On Same Day
On the day of the sighting, Mexico’s National Center for Disaster Prevention (CENAPRED) reported 19 low-intensity eruptions accompanied by vapour, ash, and volcanic gases.
Officials reiterated safety guidelines urging the public to keep a minimum 12-kilometre distance from the crater due to unpredictable explosions and falling ash.
So far, authorities have not issued a formal statement regarding the glowing object or its possible origin.
Meanwhile, scientists continue to monitor Popocatépetl, which remains under constant surveillance due to its active status.
UFO Theories Gain Traction
This sighting is not the first time strange aerial objects have been recorded near the volcano. UFO expert Jaime Maussan previously claimed that Popocatépetl may function as an “inter-dimensional portal”, a theoretical gateway allowing spacecraft to traverse space-time.
According to Maussan, no man-made object could survive direct exposure to the volcano’s heat, estimated at around 1,000 degrees Celsius inside the crater.
His theories have gained traction online, where volcano-adjacent UFO sightings are frequently discussed by enthusiasts.
https://www.thedailyjagran.com/world/mysterious-ufo-captured-hovering-over-mexicos-popocatepetl-volcano-before-vanishing-shocking-video-goes-viral-10277834
https://x.com/admpubmx/status/1982152778320421321
My favorite is the 'it was towed into orbit' theory.
Area 51 Crash Cover Up ‘Asset Down’ Scanner Calls, Lockdown & Dirt Burial
Nov 3, 2025
On Sept. 23, scanners around Area 51 caught security calling an immediate lockdown—“asset down… unmanned aircraft with ordnance.”
Locals saw roads sealed, a helicopter on standby, and heavy machinery carving a path into public land off the E.T. Highway. Days later, crews returned and blanketed the site in fresh dirt—literally covering it up.
Creech AFB said it was a drone crash and accused outsiders of “tampering,” but longtime monitor Joerg Arnu and investigators like George Knapp say that story doesn’t add up.
In this video, we break down the radio calls, the shutdown of Tikaboo Valley, the staged debris, and the leading theory: an advanced, AI-enabled loyal wingman drone program.
Watch the timeline, hear the tapes, and decide for yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKMB8UJwtOg
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15247149/Area-51-completely-locked-mysterious-object-CRASHED-ultra-secret-base-Listen-eerie-audio.html
https://thedebrief.org/officials-say-aircraft-material-of-unknown-origin-was-found-at-recent-site-of-mysterious-crash-near-area-51/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pnlLib8B2I (BREAKING! Something BIG just crashed at Area 51 in Nevada | Redacted News)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09uMbh2eoho (KLAS8: Unknown object crash near Area 51 fuels cover-up claims)
https://indiandefencereview.com/the-worlds-oldest-mummy-just-cracked-open-a-century-of-wrong-history-and-rewrote-who-we-thought-we-were/
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-antiquity/article/spirit-cave-resilience-how-do-we-explain-a-10000year-continuity/96180A6786D9F50B51985DBF1A35A397
https://x.com/UAPWatchers/status/1985707673501724780
The World’s Oldest Mummy Just Cracked Open a Century of Wrong History—And Rewrote Who We Thought We Were
November 2, 2025
For decades, the dominant narrative in American archaeology held that the first humans to arrive on the continent were eventually replaced by unrelated populations.
That view is now under intense scrutiny following new evidence from a 10,700-year-old mummy discovered in Spirit Cave, Nevada.
Recent genetic analysis confirms that the individual, long considered a member of a now-extinct population, shares a direct biological lineage with contemporary Native American tribes, particularly the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone.
The discovery not only challenges a century of anthropological assumptions but also validates Indigenous oral histories that have long asserted continuous occupation of the region.
The findings, published in American Antiquity, draw on a combination of archaeological, radiocarbon, and genomic data to show an unbroken human presence in the Great Basin for more than 10,000 years.
It’s a sweeping reinterpretation of prehistory—one with legal, scientific, and cultural consequences.
Science Undermines the “Paleoamerican” Model
The remains, known as the Spirit Cave Mummy, were first excavated in 1940 and initially estimated to be around 2,000 years old. They were placed in storage after a brief public display.
In 1997, radiocarbon dating conducted by the University of California, Riverside recalibrated the mummy’s age to 10,700 years, making it the oldest naturally mummified human ever found in North America.
This revelation coincided with a formal repatriation claim under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), a federal law enacted in 1990 to return human remains and sacred objects to Indigenous communities.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) initially denied the request, arguing that the remains were too ancient to demonstrate cultural affiliation with any living group.
That stance was dismantled in 2018 when a team led by Eske Willerslev, a geneticist at the University of Copenhagen, conducted whole-genome sequencing on the remains.
Published in Science, the study confirmed a direct genetic link between the Spirit Cave Mummy and modern Native American populations, including Northern Paiute groups.
“The DNA results showed what the tribe had always maintained—that they are the direct descendants of the individual buried in Spirit Cave,” Willerslev said in a statement accompanying the study.
A 10,000-Year Story of Resilience
To place the discovery in broader context, researchers conducted a large-scale archaeological analysis across Nevada’s Lahontan Basin, incorporating over 480 radiocarbon dates and thousands of projectile point samples.
The study, led by archaeologist David Hurst Thomas of the American Museum of Natural History, used resilience theory to examine how early populations adapted to shifting climate conditions, such as prolonged droughts and changing lake levels.
Contrary to earlier models that assumed population replacement during climate events like the Late Holocene Dry Period, the data supports a model of demographic continuity.
For instance, radiocarbon distributions show a repeated pattern of east–west movement within the basin, corresponding to local hydrological variability, rather than abandonment or disappearance.
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A related analysis in Nature Ecology & Evolution supports this view, arguing that hunter-gatherer populations in North America showed surprising resilience to environmental stress, often reorganizing rather than collapsing.
In the Lahontan Basin, settlement patterns reflect deliberate shifts rather than demographic collapse.
Oral Tradition and Legal Recognition
For the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, the Spirit Cave Mummy—whom they call The Storyteller—has always been more than an archaeological subject.
According to tribal oral history, their people have lived in the region since time immemorial. That perspective was long sidelined by scientific frameworks that prioritized material evidence over Indigenous knowledge systems.
The path to repatriation was both costly and fraught. The tribe spent more than $300,000 over two decades in legal fees and research consultations to build their case.
In 2016, after the genetic evidence was made public, the BLM reversed its position, and the remains were returned to the tribe for reburial in 2018.
The process was governed under federal law and finalized through a NAGPRA Review Committee recommendation.
“The science finally caught up with what we’ve always known,” said Len George, former chairman of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone. “We knew he was one of ours.”
The cultural stakes were significant. Many Paiute consider discussing or handling the dead a serious spiritual violation.
The tribe’s eventual agreement to permit destructive DNA testing—which involves removing material from human remains—was made only after extensive internal debate and consultation with spiritual leaders.
A New Archaeological Framework Emerges
The Spirit Cave case has sparked a methodological shift in how archaeologists approach long-term human presence.
The use of resilience theory, combined with Bayesian modeling of radiocarbon data and genomic sequencing, offers a way to move beyond traditional “phase-based” chronologies.
Instead of interpreting cultural change as a series of abrupt replacements, researchers are now looking at continuity through transformation.
At the center of this new approach is the understanding that material culture, genetics, and language do not always align neatly—a principle emphasized in recent work by The Society for American Archaeology and supported by genomic studies of early human migration in the Americas.
And while the Spirit Cave Mummy may have been buried over 10,000 years ago, his story continues to shape scientific discourse and legal policy today.
For Indigenous communities, that story also reaffirms something more fundamental: ancestry is not just a matter of DNA, but of place, memory, and belonging.
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Exclusive: Doctor describes face-to-face contact with live alien | Reality Check
Nov 4, 2025
In this “Reality Check” exclusive, for the first time ever, we hear firsthand eyewitness testimony from a neurosurgeon who had face-to-face contact with an alien.
Ross Coulthart sits down with director and producer James Fox to discuss his film "Moment of Contact," which updates the 1996 Brazilian UFO incident known as the "Roswell of Brazil."
Now, there is new evidence, such as an exclusive interview with a neurosurgeon who claims to have telepathically communicated with a live alien being.
The incident involved a cigar-shaped UFO crashing in Varginha, Brazil, and a subsequent military intervention. Witnesses, including a pilot and three young girls, reported seeing the alien being.
The film also features testimony from military personnel and pathologists who studied the alien's unique bacteria. Fox emphasizes the need for public disclosure and government inquiry into these events.
Chapter Summary:
00:00-5:39 James Fox's Introduction
5:39-10:01 The Varginha Case: Initial Events
10:01-14:06 The Rescue Operation and New Witnesses
14:06-20:58 The Encounter with the Alien Being
20:58-30:55 Dr. Italo Venturelli's Testimony
30:55-43:47 The Military's Role and Intimidation
43:47-50:14 The Alien Being's Bacteria and Autopsy
50:14-51:22 The Political Implications and Future Steps
51:22-53:29 The Role of President Trump and Congress
53:29-59:36 Film Trailer
59:36-1:05:19 The Upcoming Film and Public Reaction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zit-08rtkE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDPd6iLntYU (Ross Coulthart Q&A: Is the sun a portal for aliens? | Reality Check Nov 2, 2025)
https://www.congress.gov/117/meeting/house/114761/documents/HHRG-117-IG05-20220517-SD001.pdf
https://x.com/rosscoulthart
https://x.com/jamescfox
Multi-Subreddit AMA with Dr. Diana Pasulka and host Leslie Kean
Nov 1, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m_jEhVVlig
https://www.reddit.com/r/skinwalkerranch/comments/1okccpe/diana_pasulka_and_leslie_kean_livestream_ama_on/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwJ2W1_ldDQ (Diana Pasulka on Angels/Demons framework & her research blocked by The Vatican - Psicoactivo #674)
https://x.com/pavelibarrameda
https://x.com/lesliekean
https://x.com/dwpasulka
Inside "Magic Eyes Only" - The Case for UFO Retrievals
Oct 31, 2025
Part 1
Welcome to Part 1 of our 3-part series with researcher Ryan Wood (originally recorded Jan. 30th, 2024).
We all know about Roswell. But what about the other UFO crash retrievals? In this foundational episode, Richard Dolan sits down with Ryan Wood, author of the groundbreaking book "Magic Eyes Only," to discuss the sheer, staggering scale of the crash retrieval phenomenon.
Ryan shares his personal journey into this research, what prompted the re-release of his essential book, and the rigorous methods he uses to validate over 100 documented cases.
This isn't theory; it's a data-driven investigation into the most classified secret in the world.
In this episode, we discuss:
The re-release of the landmark book, "Magic Eyes Only."
Ryan's personal journey into the world of crash retrievals.
The methodology: How do you verify a 75-year-old secret UFO crash?
A first look at the foundational cases that prove a long-term pattern.
The problem of disinformation and how to find the truth.
Part 2
The Secret UFO Crash Retrieval Manual?
Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part series with researcher Ryan Wood (originally recorded Jan. 30th, 2024).
The evidence for UFO crash retrievals isn't just in witness reports—it's in the official paperwork. In this explosive episode, Richard Dolan and Ryan Wood dive into the most controversial and compelling documents in Ufology: the Majestic Documents.
Ryan Wood focuses on the infamous SOM 1-01 (Special Operations Manual 1-01), titled "Extraterrestrial Entities and Technology, Recovery and Disposal." He makes the powerful case that this top-secret manual is the "smoking gun."
It provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for elite military teams on exactly how to handle a UFO crash site, from securing the craft to packaging and transporting "EBEs" (Extraterrestrial Biological Entities).
Why would such a meticulously detailed protocol exist for an event that supposedly never happens?
In this episode, we discuss:
The authenticity and controversy of the Majestic Documents.
A deep dive into the SOM 1-01 crash retrieval manual.
Why this manual is a "smoking gun" proving retrievals are real.
The specific, top-secret protocols for handling alien craft and bodies.
The "need-to-know" basis for these elite retrieval teams.
Part 3
Did AI Just Crack UFO Secrets?
Welcome to the stunning conclusion of our 3-part series with researcher Ryan Wood (originally recorded Jan. 30th, 2024).
After establishing the 100+ UFO crash database (Part 1) and revealing the "smoking gun" retrieval manual (Part 2), Ryan Wood now opens his "Magic Eyes Only" casebook. This is where the data comes to life.
In this finale, Richard Dolan and Ryan Wood dive into specific, compelling, and often-overlooked crash retrieval incidents. They move beyond Roswell to discuss the astonishing patterns, witness testimonies, and physical evidence from cases buried in the archives for decades.
This is the hard evidence that proves the cover-up is real.
In this episode, we discuss:
Ryan Wood's "Top 5" most compelling and well-documented crash retrieval cases.
A deep dive into specific incidents you've never heard of.
Connecting the protocols from the SOM 1-01 manual to real-world retrieval operations.
The undeniable pattern of evidence from 75 years of secrecy.
Ryan's final conclusion on the future of UFO retrieval research.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3zjpKLqlL8 (1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcGh5Q_YHhU (2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ2lxD0LfqA (3)
https://x.com/I_D_Official
https://majesticdocuments.com/
https://projectcamelotportal.com/2024/10/08/ryan-wood-majic-eyes-only-crash-retrievals/
https://projectcamelotportal.com/2016/11/20/william-tompkins-latest-interview-bob-wood-walter-nowosad/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUlg0sToHFQdhV1GU88Pt-FzG2wIFeTS (William Tompkins & Dr. Robert Wood by Search4TruthReality)
https://exopolitics.org/?s=ryan+wood