The Pentagon released its third batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings on Friday. According to multiple reports, these files include accounts of glowing orbs seen in the northeastern United States, a disc-like object over Harare International Airport in Zimbabwe, and an angular object resembling a 'non-symmetrical potato' observed by military personnel in Colorado Springs.
Key Takeaways
The Pentagon released its third tranche of classified UFO files on Friday, including reports of glowing red orbs in northeastern America and a disc-like object over Harare International Airport. The latest batch includes testimony, videos, and artistic depictions from the FBI, CIA, and Pentagon.
- 72 new files released by the Pentagon
- Reports include glowing red orbs with white plasma centers
- Sightings date back to the 1940s
- Pentagon aims for transparency amid debates on extraterrestrial life
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glowing Red Orbs | Broad Agreement | Red spheres with white plasma centers observed in US Northeast. | |
| Disc-like Object Over Harare International Airport | Broad Agreement | Disc-like UFO sighting reported by multiple witnesses. | |
| Angular Object In Colorado Springs | Broad Agreement | 'Non-symmetrical potato' shaped object observed by military personnel. | |
| Number Of Files Released | Broad Agreement | 72 new files released by the Pentagon. | |
| Oldest File Date | Broad Agreement | Oldest files in this batch date back to the 1940s. |
Glowing Red Orbs
Broad AgreementRed spheres with white plasma centers observed in US Northeast.
Disc-like Object Over Harare International Airport
Broad AgreementDisc-like UFO sighting reported by multiple witnesses.
Angular Object In Colorado Springs
Broad Agreement'Non-symmetrical potato' shaped object observed by military personnel.
Number Of Files Released
Broad Agreement72 new files released by the Pentagon.
Oldest File Date
Broad AgreementOldest files in this batch date back to the 1940s.
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The latest release consists of 72 files from the FBI, CIA, and Pentagon, encompassing testimony, videos, and artistic depictions. Several entries describe sphere or orb sightings in the same general location in the U.S. Northeast. One file details FBI interviews with two individuals who reported seeing an intense bright light in their backyard one evening.
The reports describe a red sphere about three feet wide containing a 'white plasma sun' at its center, as reported by Reuters. The witnesses noticed a second orb tethered to the first as they moved away. Additionally, the FBI report mentioned several white orbs flying over the house at higher altitudes a few weeks later.
According to Sky News, one witness described the red color of the sphere as 'brilliant and beautiful,' noting that they had never seen anything that color before. A similar interview in July 2025 referred to previous reports of orbs within 25 miles of known sighting locations. An October 2024 incident describes a light source below the horizon, hovering above a pond, resembling a 'plasma-like sphere' intermittently changing shape and luminosity.
The Pentagon has stated that these releases are part of their commitment to transparency amid ongoing debates about extraterrestrial life. However, critics argue that the files lack concrete evidence and serve only to fuel speculation and conspiracy theories.
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