Ufology News Special Bulletin - No 05 2014

Magazine Overview

Title: НОВОСТИ УФОЛОГИИ (News of Ufology)
Issue: Special Bulletin #5 2014
Date: 2014

This issue of 'News of Ufology' presents two significant cases related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and their potential impact on human activities and the environment. The primary focus is on the "Case of Maxim Churbakov," detailing an incident where a military pilot's aircraft malfunctions were investigated, with a strong implication of UAP involvement. Additionally, the bulletin includes a detailed report on the investigation of a UFO landing trace in Ozirshchina, Ukraine.

The Case of Maxim Churbakov: Pilot Saved from Prosecution

The article details the case of Maxim Churbakov, a cadet at the Yeysk Higher Military Aviation School. Two incidents involving his L-39 training aircraft are described:

• August 16, 1991: During a training flight from Zernograd airfield, Rostov region, at an altitude of 1400 meters and a speed of 430 km/h, Churbakov reported the engine shutting down. Following instructions, he ejected at 1150m and 300 km/h. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
• August 26, 1991: During a solo flight from Zelenograd airfield, Rostov region, at an altitude of 3850 meters and a speed of 410 km/h, Churbakov reported observing a spherical object rapidly approaching his aircraft. Subsequently, his aircraft's warning lights for 'generator' and 'fire' activated. He shut down the engine, activated the fire suppression system, and ejected at 1175m and 290 km/h. The aircraft was again destroyed.

An investigation by the military prosecutor's office of Rostov-on-Don, led by Senior Investigator Captain of Justice Musienko, initially considered these incidents as potential deliberate actions by Churbakov, possibly involving the simulation of a generator failure and fire. However, Churbakov maintained that he performed no such manipulations. He described seeing a sphere approaching his aircraft, feeling heat, and experiencing fear. He reported the warning signals and smoke in the cabin before ejecting.

Further investigation involved consultations with specialists from the Council for the Study of Anomalous Phenomena ('Soyuzufotsentr'), the Geographical Society of the USSR Academy of Sciences, and the Military Medical Academy. A session of retrocognitive hypnosis led the commission to conclude that Churbakov had indeed experienced contact with an anomalous phenomenon that affected both him and the aircraft's equipment. The commission, including pilot-cosmonaut P.R. Popovich, noted that UAP often affect electrical equipment and can cause visual disturbances in humans.

Crucially, the investigation found no deviation from psychophysical norms in Churbakov's actions during the flights. The area of the incident, the Zernograd airfield's flight zone in the Rostov region, was noted for increased UFO activity. Based on the evidence, the commission concluded that the simulated equipment failures and fires occurred involuntarily on Churbakov's part. Consequently, the criminal case against him was terminated on December 20, 1991, for lack of a crime.

The issue also lists a packet of documents related to the incident, including a certificate of forced ejection, the resolution to terminate the criminal case, a psychiatric examination report, and a certificate from NATO General A.N. Stebhebing.

Investigation of a UFO Landing Site in Ozirshchina, Ukraine

The second major section details an investigation conducted on January 10, 1990, at a suspected UFO landing site in the village of Ozirshchina, Borodyanka district, Kiev region. The event itself reportedly occurred on December 2, 1989.

Witness Testimony:

A.G. Gorchinsky, an eyewitness, reported that on December 2, 1989, around 17:00, he and his friend V. were walking when they observed a flying saucer on the ice of a small, swampy lake surrounded by forest. They described the craft as resembling a used aluminum pot. Near the craft, they saw 3-4 beings, about 1-1.3 meters tall, with dark, tanned skin and wearing silver suits and boot-like footwear. The beings' faces were not clearly visible, but their eyes moved. The beings seemed to notice them, and one looked back before they and the craft disappeared. Gorchinsky noted that despite the unusual sight, they felt no fear, only a sense of being frozen in place. Upon approaching the landing site, they found an oval depression in the ice, about 10x5 cm, surrounded by a yellowish substance. Footprints of the beings were also visible on the snow.

In a separate account, Gorchinsky described the event occurring around 17:00. He and his companion were looking for worms when they saw the craft. He emphasized that the beings' faces were dark brown. He also recalled a similar encounter in November 1989, where he saw a small being, about 1 meter tall with a dark face, in the nearby forest.

Physical Characteristics of the Landing Site:

The investigation team, including engineers and specialists from various scientific institutions, documented the landing site. A circular area approximately 7-9 meters in diameter was observed on the frozen lake. Within this circle, a smaller oval depression, measuring 5x10 cm, contained water and appeared to be emitting steam. A rust-colored stain, resembling a spray, was also noted. Eight pairs of small oval indentations were found within the circle, 30-50 cm from its edge, suggesting the presence of landing gear or supports. These indentations were described as resembling tracks from supports with a central rod.

Bi-location and Instrument Measurements:

Bi-location using L-shaped frames by operator O.A. Goroshko revealed an energy barrier around the landing site, approximately 34-35 meters in diameter. Within this, the craft's landing area was marked by a 7.5-meter circle containing a square with negative polarity. Two smaller negative spots and traces of the 'UFO-nauts' were also detected. The investigation noted that the geodesic force grid at the site was preserved up to the inner circle.

Measurements taken with a V.K. Oleinik device, which detects changes in electromagnetic fields, showed increased intensity within the landing area, particularly in points 1, 2, and 3, reaching 60-80 conventional units. The device registered changes in the 'field' without indicating its polarity. The intensity decreased along lines 1-2 and 3, with some fluctuations. The background field showed pulsations, being lower at point 0 (45 units). The small inner circle also showed points of increased intensity (up to 60 units).

Conclusions:

The combined экстрасенсорные (extrasensory) and instrumental research confirmed the witness's account. A 7.5-meter diameter circle was registered, which precisely matched the circular barrier identified by bi-location and the instrument readings. The field anomalies at this site were consistent with those found at other reported landing locations, suggesting a typical pattern. The report recommended organizing searches for other witnesses in the Borodyanka area.

Declassified Materials List

The issue concludes with a list of declassified materials related to UFO incidents in the USSR/Ukraine and USSR/Russia, spanning from 1977 to 1991. This list includes various reports, protocols, and correspondence concerning UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena, such as the Vorzel phenomenon and the Churbakov case.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of military aviation incidents potentially linked to UAP, witness testimonies of UFO sightings and landings, and scientific attempts to document and analyze physical traces and electromagnetic anomalies associated with these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UAP, presenting documented cases and investigative findings, including official military and scientific reports, while acknowledging the anomalous and often unexplained nature of the events. The successful termination of the criminal case against pilot Churbakov due to potential UAP influence highlights the magazine's willingness to explore unconventional explanations for seemingly inexplicable events.

This document, titled "Новости Уфологии" (Ufology News), dated September 16, 1988, appears to be an archival listing of documents related to anomalous phenomena. The content consists almost entirely of dated entries detailing correspondence, assignments, and meeting protocols, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. The entries are presented in Russian and include names of individuals and brief descriptions of their actions or requests.

Document Contents

The bulk of the document is a chronological list of entries, each typically including a date, the names of individuals involved (often with roles like 'ответ' - response, 'просьба' - request, 'предписание' - directive, or 'задание' - assignment), and sometimes a brief note about the subject matter. For example, entry 54 details an "Assignment for an interdepartmental group to clarify circumstances of anomalous atmospheric phenomena observation in the regions of Ukrainian SSR, Byelorussian SSR, and Lithuanian SSR in the second half of July 1978."

Other entries refer to requests for information, assignments for specific tasks, and responses between various individuals and potentially scientific groups. The names frequently appearing include Нариманов Г. (Narimanov G.) and Петровской И. (Petrovskaya I.), suggesting their central role in the documented activities.

Several entries are marked with "(ц)", which likely indicates a 'copy' or 'circular' distribution. The phrase "Скачать" (Download) appears next to many entries, suggesting this is a digital archive where these documents can be accessed.

• Specific types of documents listed include:
• Correspondence: Numerous entries indicate exchanges between individuals, such as "Ответ Большакова В. для Нариманова Г." (Response from Bolshakova V. to Narimanov G.) or "Просьба Нариманова Г. в Исакова Н." (Request from Narimanov G. to Isakov N.).
• Assignments and Directives: Entries like "Предписание на выполнение задания №1196" (Directive for the execution of assignment No. 1196) and "Задание на работу межведомственной группы" (Assignment for an interdepartmental group) highlight organized efforts.
• Protocols: Several "Протокол заседания" (Meeting Protocol) entries are listed, with dates ranging from 1977 to 1984, indicating formal meetings were held.
• Information and Reports: Entry 94 mentions "Информация об аномальном явлении 20.09.1977" (Information about an anomalous phenomenon on 20.09.1977).
• Agreements: Entries 132 and 133 refer to "Договора о научно-техническом сотрудничестве" (Agreements on scientific and technical cooperation) for the years 1980 and 1981-1983.

Scientific and Technical Cooperation

The document also touches upon scientific and technical cooperation, with entries like "Договора о научно-техническом сотрудничестве за 1980 год" and "Договор о научно-техническом сотрудничестве на 1981-1983 года." Additionally, entry 73 mentions "Об использовании приборов, разработанных в ИКИ АН СССР для наблюдения аномальных атмосферных явлений" (On the use of instruments developed at the Space Research Institute of the USSR Academy of Sciences for observing anomalous atmospheric phenomena), indicating the involvement of the Space Research Institute (ИКИ АН СССР) in this field.

Program and Commission on Anomalous Phenomena

• Towards the end of the document, there are references to broader organizational efforts:
• Entry 151 lists a "Протокол заседания 25.10.1983" (Meeting Protocol of 25.10.1983).
• Entry 152 describes the "Положение о Комиссии по аномальным явлениям в окружающей среде Комитета ВСНТО по проблемам охраны окружающей природной среды" (Statute of the Commission on Anomalous Phenomena in the Environment of the All-Union Scientific and Technical Society Committee for Environmental Protection Problems).
• Entry 153 outlines a "Программа семинара по изучению аномальных явлений в окружающей среде 16.09.1988" (Program for a seminar on the study of anomalous phenomena in the environment on 16.09.1988).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this document is the systematic collection, documentation, and investigation of anomalous atmospheric phenomena within the Soviet Union during the late 20th century. The detailed listing of correspondence, assignments, and meeting protocols suggests a structured, albeit perhaps secretive, approach to studying these events. The involvement of scientific institutions like ИКИ АН СССР indicates that these phenomena were considered subjects for scientific inquiry. The overall stance appears to be one of active research and information gathering, as evidenced by the numerous requests, assignments, and the establishment of commissions and seminars dedicated to the topic.