Anatomiya Fenomenov - No 3 - 2003

Magazine Overview

Title: Анатомия Феноменов (Anatomy of Phenomena)
Issue: №3
Volume: Компьютерная версия (Computer Version)
Date: September 2003
Publisher: Информационный бюллетень Уфологического комитета (Information bulletin of the Ufological Committee)
Country: Belarus
Language: Russian

This issue of the 'Anatomy of Phenomena' bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) and AY (Anomalous Phenomena) sightings and investigations within the Republic of Belarus, covering the period from July 2002 to September 2003. It compiles reports from various sources, including newspaper articles, eyewitness accounts, and investigations conducted by the Ufological Committee and its regional representatives.

Reports from 2002

The bulletin begins by summarizing notable events from 2002. These include:

• July 6: A report of a ghost appearing in Krichev, mentioned in an article in 'Sensatsiya' newspaper.
• June 17: An observation of a UFO by Dmitry Shimanovich and Anatoly Petrenko. The object was described as a yellow-red sphere, appearing suddenly in the sky, larger than stars and aircraft lights. It was photographed multiple times.
• June 18: A triangular UFO was observed over Minsk, changing color from green to red to white. It had distinct lights: right blinked blue/green, upper left red, and lower white. This sighting was detailed in 'AG Secret Investigations' and observed by correspondent V. Deruzhinsky.
• June 18 (later observation): Igor Denisovich reported seeing a bright, pulsating 'star' that performed a complex maneuver, moving rapidly and leaving a glowing red trail. He described it as unlike an aircraft.
• Late June/July: Vladimir from Malinovka, Minsk, reported observing a dark, disc-shaped object descending from a high altitude (estimated 20-40 km) around 9:30 PM for several weeks. He noted that smaller objects sometimes emerged from its lower part.
• July 10-11: Sergey K. from Mozyr reported that his father and neighbor observed two luminous, ball-sized UFOs moving parallel and silently upwards from east to west. The sighting lasted about 20 seconds.
• July 12: Another object, described as a gray, flat, large spot, was observed near Minsk, moving at an altitude of 250-300 meters with a speed of 15-20 km/h. It exhibited erratic movement and had flashing lights on its underside. This coincided with numerous aircraft flying over the city all night.
• July 18: Anna Vashkevich reported seeing a pulsating red star-like object that later revealed itself as a triangular object with lights at its corners.
• July 27: A UFO was observed moving towards Gomel at an angular speed of approximately 12°/min, appearing as a luminous ball.
• July 29: Alexander Botalov from Gomel reported observing a black triangular UFO over Minsk with bright blue lights at the vertices and other smaller lights. The object hovered, then ascended vertically at high speed, accompanied by a loud pop.
• August 2: A photograph of a UFO was sent by an anonymous observer from the Slutsk district, Minsk region. The object was described as a disc-shaped object, about 5-7 meters in diameter, hovering at an altitude of 300-400 meters before accelerating away.
• September 16: I. G. Kovalev from Slutsk reported seeing an oval, elongated object hovering at an altitude of about 400 meters, without emitting sound. He managed to take several photos. Other witnesses reported seeing bright lights moving at high speed in zig-zag trajectories that night.
• October 4: N. M. Gladkaya observed a silver arrow-shaped object that split into two, then transformed into a small black disc. She was unable to photograph it.
• October 29: Igor Denisovich observed three large, lantern-like objects or searchlights in the sky, described as a single unit.
• December 14 & 21: Alexander Tsyplakov reported observing large, bright white UFOs, appearing as multiple stars together, in Molodechno. The objects moved along a slightly curved trajectory and disappeared suddenly.

The year 2002 also saw investigations into alleged UFO abductions by 'KrichevUFOkom' and the identification of an anomalous zone near Nova-Alexandrovka and Putki in the Mogilev region. The Ufological Committee's work was featured on ONT television.

Reports from 2003

The bulletin continues with reports from 2003:

• February 15: A report of a large chunk of ice falling in the village of Volchino, Belarus.
• May 30: A strange article from 'Mogilevskie Vedomosti' about a man found dead with numerous bites, speculated to be related to an anomalous event involving dogs.
• April-May: Dmitry Shimanovich reported approximately 6 UFO sightings in the Vitebsk region, with some photographs taken. He noted patterns in the appearance and shapes of UFOs.
• May: Research was conducted in an area near Vitebsk to investigate the cause of UFO flights, revealing only large, strange pits.
• Late May - Early July: The 'Ufological Committee' was officially registered as an international scientific research organization in Belarus, with new representative offices opening in Russia and Ukraine.
• July 28: An expedition was launched to the Kopyl anomalous zone.
• July 31: The group VIMAN reported on a UFO sighting over Brest.
• August 5: Eugene Shrubka reported his grandmother observing a strange, cigar-shaped UFO over a military town near Minsk. The object was described as a dark red sphere with spikes and yellow sparks, resembling a sea mine.
• August 8: KrichevUFOkom organized a visit to a cemetery with reported anomalous activity.
• August 10-17: V. A. Mikhnovets from Soligorsk reported a bright, pulsating шар (ball) observed nightly over the Soligorsk reservoir area, sometimes appearing as a sphere and other times as a light spot behind clouds.
• August 28-29: The Mogilev branch investigated a poltergeist phenomenon in Bobruisk.
• August: Articles in 'Respublika' and 'Vitbichi' newspapers reported on a cemetery in the Vitebsk region allegedly haunted by spirits of German and Russian soldiers, possibly linked to teenagers experimenting with magic books. However, the existence of these articles in the cited newspapers was questioned.
• September 5: A cigar-shaped UFO was observed over the Brest region, with a report broadcast on television.
• September 2-7: Anatoly Ermochenko met with a pensioner in the Poresye village, who observed a red ball with a long, cone-shaped trail in the southern sky.

Regional Representation

The bulletin lists the functioning regional representative offices of the Ufological Committee, including MinskUFOkom, GomelUFOkom, BrestUFOkom, MogilevUFOkom, VitebskUFOkom, GorkiUFOkom, KrichevUFOkom, RossonyUFOkom, and Yoshkar-OlaUFOkom, along with their contact information.

Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue highlights a recurring interest in UFO sightings, anomalous phenomena, and their investigation. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into these events, with a stated decision to cease publishing in sensationalist or unreliable media outlets and to focus on specialized publications. The committee is actively engaged in collecting information, conducting investigations, and formulating hypotheses regarding the nature of these phenomena, including theories on the nature of time and the relationship between navigation lights and UFOs. The overall tone is one of dedicated research and documentation of unexplained events in Belarus.