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Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 POWs – Moscow
15 May, 2026 08:09 | Updated 15 May, 2026 09:10
The swap was carried out with UAE mediation, the Defense Ministry has said
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 205 prisoners of war, the Defense Ministry in Moscow announced on Friday.
The ministry said the Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus and are receiving psychological and medical assistance, adding that they will be taken to Russia for further treatment and rehabilitation.
The officials noted that the release was negotiated with the assistance of the United Arab Emirates, which has helped mediate exchanges on numerous occasions.
A source for RT Russian said the bodies of deceased service members were also exchanged, with Russia handing over a disproportionately larger number (526 to 41).
Ukraine has confirmed the swap, describing it as the first stage of a wider 1,000 for 1,000 exchange, which was announced by US President Donald Trump on May 8 as part of a US-mediated three-day ceasefire around Russia’s Victory Day commemorations.
Officials in Kiev said the freed group includes army, navy, and air force service members, as well as members of the territorial defense forces, the National Guard, and the Border Guard Service.
They added that almost all of those released were held for four years, and most were captured during the fighting in Mariupol in 2022.
Russia and Ukraine regularly exchange POWs and bodies of deceased service members. The last swap took place in late April, with both sides releasing 193.
https://www.rt.com/russia/640017-russia-ukraine-prisoner-exchange/
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Large-scale fire breaks out at Ryazan refinery after nighttime drone attack
15 May 2026, Friday, 14:56
The Ryazan Oil Refinery has a design capacity of over 17 million tons of crude oil per year.
Explosions began around 2 a.m.; residents reported hearing between 8 and 10 blasts in total.
A fire on the refinery grounds could significantly impact the occupiers’ logistical capabilities.
On the night of May 15, the russian city of Ryazan came under a massive drone attack, which sparked a large-scale fire at a local oil refinery. This has been reported by monitoring channels and eyewitnesses.
Explosions began around 2 a.m., and residents reported hearing between 8 and 10 powerful strikes in various parts of the city. Numerous videos circulating online show bright flashes in the sky, the sounds of drones flying overhead, and the activation of air defense systems, which were unable to prevent the strikes.
The Ryazan Oil Refinery, one of the largest facilities in the industry in russia, was hit. According to available information, the plant’s design capacity exceeds 17 million tons of oil per year, accounting for about 5% of the aggressor country’s total oil refining capacity.
Following a series of explosions, a column of thick smoke rose above the plant’s grounds, and the fire engulfed a significant portion of the production facilities.
Local residents continue to report heavy smoke spreading throughout the city. Currently, there is no official information on the extent of damage to the processing equipment, but the scale of the fire indicates serious consequences for the plant’s operations.
While repelling the air raid, russian air defense, likely the "Pantsir" air defense system, struck a residential high-rise in Ryazan, resulting in civilian casualties. The moment of the strike on the building and the aftermath were captured on video.
The Ryazan Oil Refinery is a strategic facility, as it supplies a significant portion of fuel for the domestic market and the russian military; therefore, its shutdown could significantly impact the occupiers’ logistical capabilities.
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, as a result of Ukrainian strikes on russian oil refineries in April, oil refining in russia fell to 2009 levels.
We also reported that in April, five russian refineries—Syzran, Novokuybyshevsk, Tuapse, Kstovo, and Perm—suspended operations due to UAV strikes.
https://ukranews.com/en/news/1152037-large-scale-fire-breaks-out-at-ryazan-refinery-after-nighttime-drone-attack
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/15/ukrainian-drones-kill-4-and-set-ryazan-oil-refinery-ablaze-a92760
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/76168
other Russia and Ukraine
https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1168209.html
https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russian-battalion-commander-eliminated-by-drone-strike-in-donetsk-region-18852
https://ukranews.com/en/news/1152072-russia-attacks-zaporizhzhia-commuter-train-with-drone-two-passengers-injured
https://ukranews.com/en/news/1152080-russian-federation-destroys-office-of-skyeton-drone-manufacturer-in-kyiv
https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/satellite-images-reveal-full-destruction-of-russias-be-200-aircraft-after-drone-attack-18858
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https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/05/14/ukraines-drone-commander-proposes-standard-10-for-every-strike-crew-in-country/
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/2026-05-15/live-updates-896296
other Israel
https://vinnews.com/2026/05/15/idf-completes-sulfur-and-fire-snap-drill-on-jordanian-border/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-arrests-suspected-driver-in-west-bank-hit-and-run-weeks-ago-that-killed-soldier/
https://vinnews.com/2026/05/14/idf-deploys-massive-mesh-netting-to-shield-against-hezbollah-fpv-drones/
https://www.jfeed.com/latest-news/idf-kills-one-pursues-two-others-in-judea-and-samaria-counterterrorism-operation-43986
Live Updates: Israel, Lebanon hold US-facilitated ceasefire talks while Hezbollah mortar fire kills IDF soldier
May 15, 2026
IDF Chief Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion • Trump 'not going to be much more patient,' says Iran can make deal or 'get annihilated' • President Xi promised China would not give Iran weapons
May 15, 6:35 PM
Hezbollah launches drones towards Israel’s north, violating ceasefire, says IDF
Several drones were launched by Hezbollah into Israeli territory Friday evening, according to a statement by the IDF.
One drone was successfully intercepted, and others fell into open areas in Metula and Kiryat Shmona, the military said. No injuries were reported.
The IDF added that the attack is a violation of the ceasefire between Israel and the terror organization.
May 15, 3:48 PM
Germany's Merz urges Iran to negotiate, open Strait of Hormuz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he had a good phone call with US President Donald Trump after his China trip and that both agreed Iran must return to the negotiating table, open the Strait of Hormuz, and must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons.
Merz said in posts on X/Twitter that he and Trump also discussed a peaceful solution for Ukraine and coordinated their positions ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, adding that the US and Germany were strong partners in a strong NATO.
May 15, 2:49 PM
Trump: May lift sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is weighing lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil and will have a decision soon.
Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to the US after a two-day state visit to China. He also said he was OK with Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years, but that there has to be a "real" commitment from Tehran.
May 15, 2:40 PM
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.
The United Arab Emirates attempted to persuade neighboring Gulf States, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to coordinate a military response to Iran's missile, rocket, and drone attacks during the recent war, with Abu Dhabi's leadership feeling frustrated when neighbors refused, people familiar with the matter said to Bloomberg on Friday.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) held several phone calls with other leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, shortly after Israel and the US began striking Iran on February 28, the sources said.
MBZ was convinced of the need to coordinate a retaliatory response to deter Iran, according to the sources.
May 15, 1:45 PM
Iran has 'no trust' in the US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araghchi says
Iran is trying to keep the ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance, he told reporters in New Delhi during a visit to attend the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting.
Tehran has "no trust" in the US and is interested in negotiating with Washington only if it is serious, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.
Iran is trying to keep the ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance, he told reporters in New Delhi during a visit to attend the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting.
He also added that the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is "very complicated" and that Iran is "trying to help."
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May 15, 1:45 PM
Fourth Malaysia-linked ship transits Strait of Hormuz, shipping data shows
A support vessel owned by Malaysian firm Vantris Energy, formerly known as Sapura Energy, passed through the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on Friday, becoming the fourth ship linked to the country to transit the waterway since the outbreak of the US-Iran war.
The Sapura 1200 was among seven ships that the Malaysian government had sought permission from Iran to clear the strait, which has been mostly closed off since the conflict broke out in late February, disrupting global energy supplies, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The ship made its way through the strait, hewing close to the Iranian coastline, before heading for Oman and entering Muscat port, LSEG data showed.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in March that Iran would allow Malaysian vessels to pass through the strait after holding talks with Iranian officials.
May 15, 12:13 PM
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion, sources confirm
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the UAE secretly during Operation Roaring Lion, accompanied by a US delegation, to strengthen strategic cooperation and discuss defense against Iran.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates to meet with counterparts during Operation Roaring Lion, a security source told Walla on Friday.
Zamir's visit included a US delegation accompanying the IDF delegation to strengthen cooperation across various scenarios in a war with Iran, including both defensive and offensive operations.
Additionally, Zamir's wartime visit to Abu Dhabi indicates exceptional strategic cooperation between Israel and the UAE, a direct result of the Abraham Accords and recognition of the IDF's strength, security sources said.
Behind the scenes, there are breakthrough processes that are taking place on a historic scale, the sources added. They could not elaborate on the processes at this time, but said they would establish relations between the countries for years to come.
May 15, 10:54 AM
IAF intercepts aerial object targeting soldiers in southern Lebanon
The Israel Air Force intercepted a "suspicious aerial target" in the vicinity of IDF soldiers who were operating in southern Lebanon on Friday morning, the military confirmed.
No sirens were sounded in the incident, the military said.
May 15, 10:23 AM
WATCH: 'All of Israel is ours': Smotrich calls to annex West Bank in Jerusalem Day speech
"The time has come for us to finally erase the lines that distinguish between Areas A, B, and C, the entire Land of Israel is ours," Smotrich said at the Religious Zionist Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called to annex the entirety of the West Bank during a speech at a Jerusalem Day rally on Thursday night.
Smotrich was addressing students and faculty at the Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem - a flagship institution of the Religious Zionist movement, established by the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of British Mandatory Palestine, Abraham Isaac Kook, in the 1920s. Smotrich studied at the institution when he was younger.
"We have organized all the new young settlements, and approved more than a hundred new settlements in Judea and Samaria," Smotrich said.
"In the last three years, we have approved 60,000 housing units in Judea and Samaria. The people of Israel are returning home, and this time forever!" he continued.
"The time has come to finally erase the lines that separate Areas A, B, and C. I placed a detailed plan on the cabinet table this week, and I call on the prime minister to adopt it. All of the land of Israel is ours," he added.
May 15, 8:19 AM
IDF to hold military exercise along Jordan border region
The IDF will hold a military exercise along the Jordan border region on Friday morning, the military confirmed.
Soldiers from the 80th and 96th Divisions will be tested for their readiness in the event of a major security event in the area, the military said.
Explosions may be heard in the area during the exercise, which is due to end at approximately noon on Friday.
“The purpose of the exercise is to examine the IDF's level of alertness and readiness for a variety of explosive operational scenarios, while practicing the commands and forces at all levels, from the general staff to the forces operating in the field,” the military stated.
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Finland Scrambles F/A-18 Fighter Jets Amid Drone Warning Near Helsinki Airport
May 15, 2026
HELSINKI– Finland temporarily suspended all operations at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) early Friday after authorities issued an emergency drone warning across the Uusimaa region.
The security alert prompted the Finnish Air Force to scramble Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets while several international flights were diverted to alternate airports in Sweden and northern Finland.
Airport operator Finavia halted traffic between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. local time as authorities assessed a potential airspace threat near the Finnish capital.
Multiple long-haul arrivals operated by Finnair (AY) were affected, including flights from Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaga, forcing diversions to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
Finland Scrambles F/A-18 Jets
The disruption began after Finland’s Ministry of the Interior issued an emergency public warning at 3:49 a.m., advising residents in the Uusimaa region to remain indoors.
Officials stated that at least one unidentified drone may have crossed into Finnish territory, though the exact number remained unclear during the initial stages of the incident.
Finavia confirmed that all departures and arrivals at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport were suspended for approximately three hours.
Flight tracking data showed that two morning Finnair services from Tokyo diverted separately to Stockholm and Rovaniemi, while another inbound flight from Osaka also landed in Rovaniemi.
Flights arriving from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaga were redirected to Stockholm as authorities secured Finnish airspace. Rovaniemi, located in Lapland, frequently serves as an alternate airport for transpolar flights entering Finland from the north.
Operations gradually resumed after officials declared the threat over at 7:06 a.m. local time. Helsinki Airport restarted normal traffic shortly afterward, with Finavia confirming that the first post-closure movements began around 7:19 a.m, AeroTime flagged
Finnish Fighter Response
During the alert, Finnish Air Force Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighters were observed operating over the Helsinki coastline and across southern Finland.
The aircraft were deployed as part of heightened surveillance measures after authorities identified a possible threat corridor between Helsinki and Porvoo.
Conflicting statements later emerged from Finnish agencies regarding whether drones had actually entered national airspace.
Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services at the Ministry of the Interior, stated that officials believed at least one drone had crossed into Finland.
However, Finnish Defence Forces communications specialist Henrik Gahmberg reportedly said the military had not visually confirmed any drone activity inside Finnish territory.
Defence officials did not immediately explain the discrepancy between the two statements.
Finland is currently transitioning away from the F/A-18 Hornet fleet, with the aircraft scheduled to be replaced by 64 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets beginning this year.
Baltic Airspace Tensions
The incident comes amid growing security concerns across the Baltic and Nordic airspace linked to suspected Ukrainian drone operations targeting Russian infrastructure near the Gulf of Finland.
Authorities in neighboring Latvia also issued a temporary overnight airspace warning during the same period.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb later stated that Finland faced no direct military threat, while Prime Minister Petteri Orpo confirmed that the Defence Forces had intensified surveillance and preventive measures following the incident.
Although officials eventually declared the situation safe, Friday’s disruption highlighted the increasing operational challenges European aviation authorities face as regional geopolitical tensions spill into civilian airspace management.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/05/armys-autonomy-office-looks-beyond-drone-robot-platforms-to-packages-of-capability/
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/05/heres-how-the-army-plans-to-spend-nearly-1-billion-in-procuring-small-counter-drone-tech/
other US drones
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https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-05-15/national/defense/Korea-and-US-sign-agreement-on-drone-counterdrone-supply-chain-development/2593570
https://aashtojournal.transportation.org/faa-proposes-drone-restrictions-for-critical-infrastructure/
https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-air-force-one-way-attack-drones
Army’s autonomy office looks beyond drone, robot platforms to ‘packages of capability’
May 15, 2026 11:22 am
CPE Mission Autonomy will focus first on combat engineering, fires, and logistics, the office’s leader said.
Earlier this year, the Army stood up the Capability Program Executive Office for Mission Autonomy (CPE Mission Autonomy) to interconnect all unmanned operations in the Army from drones to robots.
The new office won’t build or acquire them but will integrate such systems into “packages of capability” that can be tasked by commanders depending on the mission, CPE Mission Autonomy’s leader Brig. Gen. Anthony Gibbs said here at the joint Xponential/MDEX conference.
The initial focus will be to develop such autonomy packages in three areas: combat engineering, where sappers traditionally have been called upon to shape the terrain in the breach prior to ground assault, considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the military and ripe for autonomy; as well as fires and logistics.
These “packages of capability,” as described by Gibbs, will employ “a system of systems approach” that enables a commander to task them “much like he or she would a manned formation.”
CPE Mission Autonomy was cobbled together from existing pieces within the acquisition community: Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems and Program Executive Office Combat Support & Combat Service Support in Michigan, Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey, and Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. It’s headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Va.
Its goal for these mission autonomy packages is to be able to interpret commander’s intent, plan, execute, and adjust as battlefield conditions change.
“When realized,” Gibbs said, “this capability will be able to understand and translate human intent into mission plans and mission execution, dynamically re-task as needed” based on factors such as terrain and the enemy situation.
Because CPE Mission Autonomy’s charge cuts across so many mission areas and user communities in the Army, Gibbs acknowledged that prioritizing across the service is “a big challenge.”
The answer, he said, is that Army Training and Doctrine Command is helping CPE Mission Autonomy look across user communities and determine where the new organization should focus.
As mentioned, autonomous combat engineering for mobility and counter-mobility operations, as well as replacing, displacing, and shaping obstacles, is at the top of the list.
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Fires is second, starting with connecting systems the Army already has and fielding capabilities that have been demonstrated for years, including automated target recognition and call-for-fire algorithms, according to Gibbs.
“Those technologies are mature,” he said, “they’re just cross-cutting. No one owns them. We’re saying we own those spaces.”
Third is sustainment, especially resupply at echelon and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC).
Gibbs pointed to multiple ongoing efforts, including the Autonomous Transport Vehicle System program and demonstrations of autonomous ship-to-shore resupply using unmanned surface vessels and ground robots.
In contested areas, he said, the Army can no longer assume it will always be able to move people and supplies the way it did in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“If you move exposed, you’re going to be targeted,” Gibbs said. For CASEVAC, he added that unmanned systems may not be the preferred answer, but the Army needs options when helicopters or other traditional assets cannot safely reach wounded soldiers.
Other mission areas will follow. Gibbs said launched effects are not in his portfolio, but CPE Mission Autonomy will help enable them. Counter-UAS and electronic warfare are also supporting efforts because “a lot of that mission can and should be done with unmanned and autonomous systems.”
Maneuver-related tasks such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as overwatch and maintaining contact with manned formations are still in the science-and-technology phase but could move to a higher priority later, he said.
A key enabler will be open architecture, and Gibbs prompted industry to build to open APIs and avoid proprietary interfaces, especially for counter-UAS, electronic warfare, and weapon payloads.
Ultimately, CPE Mission Autonomy will develop a reference architecture that lets the Army onboard new platforms, payloads, and enabling technologies “in a matter of weeks or even days,” rather than months or years.
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Retired Navy admiral makes bombshell claim about UFOs and 'non-human intelligence' controlling them
May 15, 2026 8:55am EDT
Are UFOs controlled by non-human entities?
There are few topics in America that generate more attention and interest than UFOs/UAPs.
One of the big reasons why is that there's no clear answer for what is going on up in the sky or down in the ocean.
There are countless videos and stories about unexplainable sightings, but very few concrete answers. Well, prepare for things to get amped up.
Retired Navy admiral alleges UFOs might have 'non-human' control
Retired Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet is a leading voice in America when it comes to the UAP phenomenon, and he thinks whatever is going on…might not have a human explanation!
Gallaudet said the following, in part, on "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless" when discussing the subject:
I've not seen an alien, and we don't even, that's not really the best term in addition to extraterrestrial, because what we really don't know is where they come from, what their nature is, and again, their intentions.
The term that's used in the UAP Disclosure Act and the Age of Disclosures film is non-human intelligence. That I can say, I know we are aware of higher order non-humans intelligence that direct the movement of these phenomena.
I've not seen one, but then. What I do know is that the nature of some of these craft is so advanced that and so apparently are obviously under intelligent control that the only conclusion we can make and has been made by those that I've been read into these programs who I know is that there's some kind of higher order non-human intelligence directing them. And I know this from the fact that and I've seen data videos of objects that are so clearly not ours or our adversaries, for example, objects that move between the ocean and the atmosphere and back without any visible interruption in disturbance of the sea surface and high rates of speed, we don't have technology that can do that.
You can watch his full comments in the video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Not ideal if there are non-human entities roaming around controlling whatever is up in the sky. That's a situation I'd very much like to avoid.
It's almost surreal to even think about, but this claim isn't coming from some random guy on the street. It's coming from a retired Navy rear admiral.
That immediately brings extra gravity and seriousness to the claim. What I do know for sure is that the UFO topic isn't going away. It's here to stay until people get some answers that actually make sense.
https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/retired-navy-admiral-makes-bombshell-claim-ufos-non-human-intelligence-controlling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK-8O-Cqh08
https://x.com/TomiLahren
https://x.com/GallaudetTim
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15821659/ufo-videos-disclosure-battle-washington.html
https://x.com/JeremyCorbell/status/2055213548972998970
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-UgoLo-oV8 (VICE News: UFO Disclosure Has Started w/ Jeremy Corbell on Sleeping Dog | Shane Smith Has Questions)
Eight chilling never-before-seen UFO videos at center of explosive disclosure battle detailed by insider
14:12 EDT, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 14:36 EDT, 15 May 2026
A battle over UFO transparency has erupted in Washington as 'certain intelligence agencies' have been accused of withholding evidence from the American public.
Investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell told the Daily Mail there is a 'bottleneck' inside US Central Command where footage of unidentified flying objects is being blocked from reaching officials seeking access to it.
Corbell said some members of Congress are now 'dead set' on forcing the release of the material 'come hell or high water,' with some lawmakers prepared to escalate the fight if agencies continue withholding records.
The growing disclosure battle has now centered on 46 classified military UFO videos that lawmakers recently demanded from the Department of War last month, which have yet to be released.
Eight of those highly anticipated clips appear in Corbell's documentary Sleeping Dog, where viewers are shown brief glimpses of what he described as unresolved UFO encounters collected by the US military.
Corbell stressed the footage shown in the film represents only 'tiny glimpses' of a much larger archive of classified material tied to sensitive defense operations and unexplained aerial incidents.
Among the footage referenced by Corbell is what he described as full-color 'satellite footage' and 'full motion video' of mysterious flying objects that he believes Americans 'need to be able to assess' for themselves.
Corbell said the documentary was created not only to reveal pieces of the evidence, but to expose what he called the broader resistance against journalists, whistleblowers and transparency efforts surrounding UFO disclosure.
The Trump Administration released hundreds of never-before-seen files, videos and images of mysterious craft and witness accounts on May 8.
But whistleblower David Grusch claimed the disclosure effort is already facing resistance from within the intelligence community.
Speaking to FOX News on May 8, Grusch said: 'It has come to my attention, actually, recently as of today, there are some actors within certain intelligence agencies, to include DIA and CIA specifically, that are actually blocking some of the president's, a Presidentially appointed team in getting access and getting control of some of these historical records.'
The allegations fueled outrage among disclosure advocates, including Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison, who warned Wednesday on X: 'More is still classified, and I've seen some of it. If the administration doesn't release it, I will, under Speech or Debate.'
While the release marked the first large-scale UFO information dump under a sitting president, Burlison and other advocates argued the material made public was merely 'low-hanging fruit' compared to what they believe remains hidden.
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Corbell told the Daily Mail the footage featured in Sleeping Dog, available on Apple TV and Amazon's Prime Video, was never intended to function as a public 'data dump,' but rather to document the process journalists go through while assessing highly sensitive material provided by confidential sources.
'All you're seeing in the movie is me reviewing some of George [Knapp's] and my confidential information that we're assessing,' he told the Daily Mail.
'Some of what's flashed on screen are glimpses from those 46.' Knapp works with Corbell to investigate UFO materials and speak with whistleblowers.
He pushed back against online criticism, claiming it was hypocritical for some of the videos to appear in a paid documentary while lawmakers continue demanding their official release.
Corbell argued the responsibility for releasing the material lies with the government agencies that collected and classified the footage, not journalists attempting to protect whistleblowers and sources.
'The government filmed it. The government classified it. The government promised transparency,' he said. 'That debt is owed by them. Not me.'
He added that publicly releasing sensitive footage without proper protections could expose individuals who 'risked life and career' to provide information about the alleged encounters.
Michael Lazovsky, director of Sleeping Dog, told the Daily Mail: 'The whole point of the documentary was to include these moments to pressure and try to provoke the government to release the full raw data of these videos.
'It takes a huge toll on [Corbell and Knapp], it puts a target on their backs.'
One clip featured in the documentary titled 'ANAMORPHIS UAP' appears to show a shapeshifting, blob-like object billowing and undulating through the sky as it is tracked by military radar.
Another video shows four log-shaped objects seemingly writhing and squirming across the night sky at high speed with no visible means of propulsion.
Additional footage labeled 'FORMATION UAP' captures three glowing lights flying in a triangular pattern while crossing over one another in coordinated movements, again without any apparent heat signature or detectable propulsion system.
That video was released by Corbell last year and quickly became one of the most widely discussed UAP clips online.
When asked if he believes the 46 videos will be released, Corbell said, 'With all optimism, yes.'
'Congress is behind it. The President put out a powerful statement that doesn’t just mention UFO videos; he mentions aliens and extraterrestrial life,' Corbell added.
'If people are going to follow the President’s orders, then these 46 videos are low-hanging fruit. It’s just the beginning. It’s the floor, not the ceiling.'
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Lawmaker requests UFO talk from private contractor
Updated: May 15, 2026 / 01:04 PM CDT
As lawmakers continue to pursue transparency regarding alleged secret UFO programs operated by the Pentagon, one member of Congress is now pursuing private contractors.
Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., announced on social media he has sent a letter to MIT Lincoln Labs regarding a “flying saucer talk” from 1952.
“I sent a letter to MIT Lincoln Labs asking for a classified 1952 briefing video referenced as a ‘flying saucer talk.’
Their attorneys wrote back fast. They’ll comply within 30 days. Congressional letters carry weight. We’re going to keep sending them,” he said.
Whistleblower David Grusch, whose testimony regarding alleged secret UFO-retrieval programs kicked off a series of congressional hearings, has stated private contractors are being used to make it more difficult for lawmakers to obtain information on certain programs.
“If you really want to hide something from Congress, you don’t put it in a government file cabinet. You hand it to a private contractor.
That’s why my investigation is following the trail into RAND, MITRE, Aerospace Corp, MIT Lincoln Labs, and the Northrop Grummans of the world,” Burlison said on X.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is one of the oldest federally funded research and development centers in the country, founded in 1951 to build the SAGE air defense network.
Over time, the facility has been at the center of U.S. defense research and development, from ballistic missile defense to electronic warfare, work that is rarely seen by the public.
The MIT Lincoln Laboratory, along with others, including MITRE, RAND, IDA, the Aerospace Corporation, JPL and Sandia, was designed in the 1940s and 1950s to retain wartime scientific capability outside the civil service.
That structure has led to a network of private nonprofits with classified access that ordinary contractors do not have and that also operate one legal step removed from the executive branch.
Grusch alleged in his testimony before Congress that private contractors are carrying out UFO crash-retrieval and reverse-engineering programs to shield them from congressional oversight.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/lawmaker-ufo-talk-private-contractor/
https://x.com/EricBurlison/status/2055278528157908993
extra Burlison
https://x.com/EricBurlison/status/2054953395476185279
https://x.com/EricBurlison/status/2054922431534371099
https://x.com/EricBurlison/status/2054731588903059517
https://x.com/EricBurlison/status/2054985457931538660
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNCQYac6GYk (Rep. Eric Burlison: “Fiery Orb” UAP Videos Exist)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FizIChhzZE (Healthcare, Affordability, and UAPs. Rep. Burlison Breaks down the latest on the Annie Frey Show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhfClsttV0s (Rep. Burlison: “I’ve Seen Objects Going From Zero to Mach 3”)
Declassified FBI Files Reveal Aliens View Human Race As 'Lowest Form' Of Universal Life
15 May 2026, 2:54 PM BST
Declassified FBI files on UFO activity have resurfaced claims that extraterrestrials regard humanity as the 'lowest form' of life in the universe, according to documents released under a Trump administration transparency push in the United States.
The material, drawn from mid-20th-century investigations and recently made public, includes witness testimony and internal memos detailing alleged communications between humans and non-human entities.
The FBI has periodically released historical records linked to UFO sightings and fringe scientific claims, many of which date back to the Cold War era, when anxiety around aerial phenomena and national security was heightened.
These files often contain unverified accounts collected during investigations into whether such reports posed any credible threat.
The 'Lowest Form' Claim
Among the most striking entries is a 1955 memo documenting an interview with Randall Cox, a member of the Detroit Flying Saucer Club.
According to the record, Cox told federal agents that extraterrestrial beings had transmitted messages to Earth describing humanity as the 'lowest form of universal existence.'
The memo states that, in these alleged communications, other planets had already 'conquered outer space,' leaving Earth behind. Cox further claimed the purpose of these contacts was to gradually prepare humans for future landings.
The document states that he believed the interaction was 'limited at this time' to condition the public for the eventual arrival.
It is important to note that the FBI did not verify these claims as factual. The material reflects what was reported to agents rather than independently confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial contact.
Even within the file, officials appear cautious. While the possibility of a security risk was considered, the alleged visitors were described as 'friendly to the US,' a detail that underscores the testimony's speculative nature.
Another claim recorded in the same interview adds to the sense of improbability.
Cox told investigators that a technician based at Sandia Air Force Base, identified as John Fry, had piloted a flying saucer from New Mexico to New York in roughly 30 minutes. No corroborating evidence is presented in the documents.
Aliens Viewed With Scepticism
The Bureau's own assessments reveal a degree of scepticism about the individuals involved.
Cox was described as an active figure in UFO circles, while his associate, John Hoffman, a Second World War veteran, was judged by agents to have strayed 'beyond the realm of scientific fact into that of possible scientific fiction.'
Investigators also drew parallels between Cox's account and the claims of Dorothy Martin, a 1950s cult leader who said she was in telepathic contact with alien 'Guardians.'
Martin famously predicted a catastrophic flood in December 1954 that never occurred, later asserting that disaster had been averted due to the faith of her followers. Her case remains widely cited in psychological studies on belief persistence despite contradictory evidence.
The release of these files has been framed politically as part of a broader effort to open up government archives. US officials involved in the declassification process have promised further disclosures, suggesting that what is now public represents only a portion of the material held.
Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett publicly welcomed the move, writing on X that the initial release would be minor compared with what might follow.
Meanwhile, officials overseeing the disclosure have spoken of 'unprecedented transparency,' though they have not confirmed the existence of verifiable extraterrestrial evidence.
What emerges from the documents is less a definitive account of alien contact and more a snapshot of how seriously such claims were once examined.
The files capture a period when the boundary between scientific inquiry, public fear and speculative belief was often blurred—and when even the most extraordinary assertions were formally recorded, if not formally believed.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/declassified-fbi-files-ufo-claims-humanity-lowest-form-1797043
https://mycharisma.com/news/fbi-ufo-memo-reveals-alleged-alien-warning-about-humanitys-future/
Pentagon Gatekeeper's Name Inside the DoD Finally Exposed as Congress Blocked From UFO Facility
15 May 2026, 8:54 AM BST
A new wave of UFO/UAP allegations has reignited debate in Washington after NewsNation researcher Rob Jones publicly identified the man he believes serves as a key 'gatekeeper' between Congress and classified UFO information inside the Pentagon.
According to Jones's research, the alleged gatekeeper is David Kozik, a career Department of Defence civil servant reportedly connected to congressional intelligence coordination.
Jones claims that nearly every UFO or UAP-related file heading to Congress has passed through his office.
The claims surfaced as lawmakers investigating UAPs say they were blocked from accessing a facility tied to the UFO issue, raising new concerns about who actually controls disclosure inside the US government.
Congress Allegedly Denied Access to UFO Facility
Representative Tim Burchett stated in recent remarks that he and other lawmakers, including Eric Burlison, were denied access to a facility connected to the UAP investigation.
Burchett claimed congressional leadership told them the restriction came from the intelligence community itself rather than from Congress.
'I was told by leadership that it was blocked by the intelligence community - not the intelligence committee, but the intelligence community - and that is a very chilling effect.
If someone can reach through the veil of government and block access to something, you've got to start asking yourself: who the hell is in control?' he said.
The allegation has intensified concerns that unelected officials or entrenched defence structures may be limiting oversight on one of the government's most controversial subjects.
Burchett also warned that Congress could begin using funding powers to pressure agencies if access to information continues to be blocked.
Rob Jones Identifies Alleged Pentagon 'Gatekeeper'
The most explosive element of the report came from Rob Jones, who presented detailed findings about David Kozik and his alleged role within the Department of Defence.
Jones claims Kozik has held overlapping intelligence and congressional coordination roles across multiple presidential administrations, including Trump and Biden.
According to the report, he serves within offices tied to the Under Secretary of Defence for Intelligence and Security – the same structure linked to AARO, the Pentagon's official UAP investigation office.
Jones also stated that public records tied to Kozik before 2017 are difficult to locate, adding another layer of intrigue to the story.
While none of these claims have been officially verified by the Department of Defence, the report has fuelled widespread discussion within the UFO disclosure community.
Rising Pressure From Lawmakers and UFO Researchers
Pressure for transparency is increasing from both Congress and independent researchers.
Lawmakers such as Burchett and Representative Eric Burlison have pushed for expanded access to historical UFO records, military footage, and classified programme documentation.
At the same time, UFO researchers, including Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp, claim they have provided Congress with additional military-recorded UAP material and investigative leads, intensifying calls for disclosure.
Corbell has argued in multiple interviews that classification systems built on 'need-to-know' principles can restrict even high-level officials from accessing certain programmes.
The Bigger Question Behind UFO Secrecy
While the identity of the alleged gatekeeper remains disputed, the broader issue is becoming harder to ignore: who controls UFO disclosure inside the US government?
Is information being withheld for national security reasons, bureaucratic fragmentation, or deliberate secrecy enforcement?
As congressional pressure builds and public interest accelerates, the UAP debate is shifting away from what exists toward a more uncomfortable question for Washington: who decides what the public – and even Congress – gets to see?
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/pentagon-ufo-gatekeeper-washington-debate-1796969
https://twitter.com/robjonesreports/status/2054006379736662501
https://www.ufonews.co/post/pentagon-ufo-gatekeeper-finally-named
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PClQE2NO8kY
https://mycharisma.com/news/can-christians-encounter-ufo-entities-la-marzulli-says-the-church-must-address-disclosure/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT32HO2NnPA
https://x.com/LA_MARZULLI
other assorted UFOs and aliens and thangs
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/05/pete-hegseths-pastor-has-a-bizarre-explanation-for-what-causes-ufos/
https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article/alien-encounters-put-this-strange-looking-monument-on-the-tourist-map/
https://www.uniladtech.com/science/space/stephen-hawking-alien-theory-answers-one-major-question-725187-20260515
https://www.basketballnetwork.net/latest-news/pat-beverley-believes-victor-wembanyama-has-already-changed-the-nba
ICYMI
https://radaronline.com/p/chandra-levy-dad-cia-wiped-out-daughter-protect-government-ufo-secrets/
https://nationalenquirer.com/chandra-levys-family-believes-federal-intern-was-killed-by-the-cia-because-she-knew-ufo-secrets/
Can Christians Encounter UFO Entities? LA Marzulli Says the Church Must Address Disclosure
May 14, 2026
For years, conversations about UFOs and alien disclosure sat on the fringe of culture. Late-night radio shows, grainy documentaries and sci-fi conventions carried the discussion while most people laughed it off and moved on. That world no longer exists.
Now the topic dominates congressional hearings, Pentagon investigations, mainstream media specials and social media feeds viewed by millions. Former intelligence officials openly discuss unidentified aerial phenomena.
Pilots testify about impossible objects maneuvering in restricted airspace. Government agencies release footage once considered too controversial for public consumption.
People are searching for answers.
And as Christians, we cannot ignore what is unfolding around us.
While the world races to explain the phenomenon through politics, technology or extraterrestrial theories, much of the church remains strangely quiet.
Yet this discussion strikes directly at the heart of spiritual warfare, biblical prophecy and humanity’s understanding of the unseen realm.
At the same time, something deeper is happening beneath the headlines. Fear is increasing. Confusion is increasing. Spiritual deception is increasing. T
he fascination with “non-human intelligence” has exploded alongside growing instability across the globe. We are watching a generation become increasingly open to supernatural explanations while simultaneously drifting further from God’s truth.
That was the focus of a recent interview released by L.A. Marzulli in which a Christian woman named Deborah described terrifying encounters she says began in 1999 while living in Chicago.
Marzulli opened with a warning that immediately framed the conversation around prophecy and discernment.
“UFOs are real. The abduction phenomena is real,” he said. “Why should this surprise us? The Lord himself tells us it’ll be like the days of Noah when He returns.”
That statement cuts directly into the modern disclosure movement. For decades, popular culture conditioned people to expect alien visitors from distant galaxies.
But Marzulli argued these manifestations are not extraterrestrial at all. He pointed to Genesis 6, Matthew 24 and Daniel 2:43 as evidence Scripture already warned humanity about deceptive supernatural entities operating in the last days.
Whether people agree with Marzulli or not, one thing is undeniable: the world is becoming increasingly obsessed with the supernatural. Governments are discussing it.
Hollywood is glorifying it. Tech leaders are speculating about it. Social media influencers are monetizing it. And many believers are left wondering why the church rarely addresses it directly.
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Deborah’s testimony added a deeply personal dimension to the conversation.
She explained that she became a Christian at 14 years old and remained committed to her faith throughout her life. Then, after relocating to downtown Chicago with her husband for his tech job, strange experiences began unfolding in the middle of the night.
“I went into what I can only describe as a deep freeze,” Deborah said while recounting one of the first encounters. “I could not blink my eyes. I could not move.”
She described seeing gray beings with oversized black eyes emerge through the wall of her bedroom before one allegedly moved inches from her face.
“It was as if he was trying to suck the thoughts out of my head,” she said.
The interview became even more unsettling as Deborah described encounters involving mantis-like creatures, tall humanoid figures and what she believed was a fallen angel presenting itself as a beautiful being from another world.
She immediately recognized the deception. “He said, ‘I’m from another galaxy, another star system,’” Deborah recalled. “And as soon as he said it, he knew that I knew he was lying.”
Throughout the interview, Deborah repeatedly rejected the idea that these encounters were extraterrestrial in nature. Instead, she described them as spiritual persecution.
“I have seen this as a persecution, a continuation of persecution like the martyrs of old,” she said.
That distinction matters because one of the greatest dangers surrounding disclosure is the gradual normalization of supernatural phenomena apart from God’s Word.
Society increasingly interprets spiritual manifestations through the language of advanced civilizations, cosmic evolution and interdimensional intelligence rather than recognizing the reality of spiritual warfare.
As believers, we should not be surprised that the enemy would attempt to repackage ancient deception in a modern form that sounds scientific and sophisticated. Scripture already warned us these days would come.
Marzulli repeatedly returned to the words of Jesus concerning the days of Noah and argued that humanity is witnessing a modern replay of ancient rebellion and deception.
“The UFO phenomena is being rolled out. Do not be deceived,” he warned near the end of the interview.
For us as Christians, none of this changes Scripture. It confirms it.
The Bible already speaks about fallen angels, deceptive spirits and supernatural manifestations that would intensify in the last days.
Ephesians 6 reminds us that “we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world.”
Jesus warned repeatedly about deception before His return. Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 4 that “some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.”
That is why we cannot afford to ignore this conversation.
People are frightened. People are curious. People are searching for explanations. If we remain silent while the world offers counterfeit spiritual answers, confusion will only deepen.
At the same time, we do not need to fear every headline tied to disclosure. No government report, viral video or mysterious encounter rewrites the authority of Scripture. No new theory overturns the Gospel. No so-called revelation changes the identity of Jesus Christ.
If anything, the growing obsession with UFO disclosure reveals how desperately humanity is searching for meaning beyond the material world. The hunger for supernatural answers is real. The deception is real. But so is the truth.
And that truth has not changed.
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Secret Air Force jet seen near Area 51 after UFO reveal
May 15, 2026 - 10:20
Mystery of the Janet Flights and the Link to Area 51
Recent developments have sparked renewed interest in the secretive military site known as Area 51, particularly following the release of previously classified UFO-related files.
A top-secret Air Force jet, commonly referred to as a “Janet,” has been observed making multiple trips to this highly restricted location just days after the first batch of UFO documents were made public.
The aircraft in question, a Boeing 737-600 with the registration number N273RH, was recorded leaving the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), which houses Area 51, at 1:57 PM ET.
This flight followed a 40-minute trip into the Tonopah Test Range, often called Area 52, approximately two hours earlier.
According to data from the flight tracking website ADSB Exchange, this marked the fourth time the mysterious plane had left the facility on that particular day alone.
The Janet fleet is used by the US military to transport government contractors, officials from the Department of War, and military personnel to secure facilities housing classified information and technology.
The specific Janet in question has been seen making numerous flights to and from both Area 51 and Area 52 in the days following the historic release of UFO files by the Pentagon on May 8.
Area 51 has long been a focal point for UFO researchers and conspiracy theorists, who believe that secret government projects have taken place there since the 1950s.
Over the years, numerous claims have emerged about unidentified objects being sighted over the area, some of which do not resemble conventional aircraft or human-made technology.
According to Flight Aware, the N273RH has made more than 60 trips between Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas and the massive military complex since April 26.
Of these, 23 flights occurred after May 8, the day when 162 files on UFO sightings, FBI witness interviews, pictures, videos, and audio transcripts of unexplained encounters were released as part of the Trump Administration’s disclosure campaign.
On Wednesday, the Janet was seen flying into Area 52 near Tonopah. However, on May 7, the day before the UFO disclosure began, the same aircraft was observed landing at Groom Lake at least twice.
Groom Lake is a dry salt flat in Nevada used as an airfield and runway for personnel arriving at Area 51.
Despite the US government and the Pentagon maintaining that there is no physical evidence of UFOs or extraterrestrial life, the NTTR has been associated with secret research on advanced aircraft and propulsion technology for many years.
David Crete, a former Air Force Sergeant who was stationed at NTTR, previously told the Daily Mail that the F-117A Nighthawk, America’s first stealth bomber, was developed and tested at the base.
In February, US Congressman Eric Burlison of Missouri revealed that he had requested and been granted access to secure locations, including Area 51, as part of Congress’s investigation into UFO-related government secrets.
That same month, President Trump ordered the release of all information held by the federal government, intelligence community, and military regarding UFOs and alien life.
However, members of Congress have claimed that key pieces of evidence are still being withheld.
House Oversight Committee members Tim Burchett and Anna Paulina Luna had previously stated in 2023 that members of the “intelligence community” denied them access to the SCIF, a secure room used by the government and military to discuss highly classified information.
Last month, Rep. Luna revealed that the Pentagon had failed to meet an April 14 deadline to deliver 46 videos containing footage of UFOs over military facilities and war zones.
A second wave of UFO documents is reportedly expected to be released at some point this month, continuing the ongoing debate and speculation surrounding the existence of extraterrestrial life and the activities taking place at Area 51.
https://indonesiakini.id/2026/05/15/secret-air-force-jet-seen-near-area-51-after-ufo-reveal/
Journey To Truth #431 | COSMOS CLEARANCE: 38 LEVELS ABOVE TOP SECRET! | Evidence of Another World | Derek DeStephen
May 14, 2026
We are Daniel and Derek, the grandsons of the late Daniel Morris Salter, one of the 20 or so witnesses from Dr. Steven Greer’s Disclosure Project who went to the DC National Press Club Hearing in 2001.
Daniel M. Salter wrote a book called, “Life with a Cosmos Clearance”, where he discusses his military career starting in 1947 climbing the ranks to Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and gaining access to many highly classified projects as well as Project Blue Book.
He eventually retired in 1969 and went to work under the ultra-secret NRO (National Reconnaissance Office) gaining a Cosmos Clearance, 38 levels above top secret.
Much of his story and testimony from over the years would be very difficult for most people to believe as he was cognizant of many ongoing hidden agendas that remain unknown to the majority of the population.
As his grandsons, we are now dedicated to investigating and seeking the truth for ourselves.
We co-host a show on Infynit.tv called Shred the Veil where we are trying to live up to our grandfather's legacy of disclosing the truth that finally needs to be revealed in so many aspects of our lives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BGsWiiEXBU
https://x.com/JourneytoTruth5
https://linktr.ee/shredtheveil
extra disclosure dejour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIXS_NQqON8 (Night Shift: ENGAGING THE PHENOMENON w/ James Iandoli /// DOOMER FRIDAY / 05/15/26)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LmEMG1l1X4 (AskaPol: The nation's TV networks have launched an assault on independent journalists everywhere)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-o4iXUjYOY (ChaosMoogle: They're Shooting Down UFOs? Confirmed Sightings 4K!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXtlh3OrHco (Emery Smith & JP Missions LIVE at Rise of the Guardians 2026: Disclosure, Alignment & Your Mission)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re3RIgdAJZw (Spherebeing Alliance: DAVID WILCOCK Cyberstalking Death Update: Corey Goode & Mike Bara on SNX Radio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh-O8Lca5fI (Roseanne Barr: Trust the Plan? | The Roseanne Barr Podcast #135)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcNyHUee6qs (Krystle Channel: You Are Not On A Planet: The 5D Awakening & Ascension Transmission)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtum3sNt0Zw (Metaphysical: NASA’s Secret Intergalactic Spacecraft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD_bSUWLcE4 (Burlison announces inbound Trump memo & Corbell teases 'smoking gun' UFO videos - Psicoactivo #1015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu9bHpHReoU (Eyes On Cinema: Most Convincing UFO Photographs Presented by Top Researchers)
Thorough inspections are in order