Ufology News Special Bulletin - No 07 2022

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Title: НОВОСТИ УФОЛОГИИ (Ufology News)
Issue: Special Bulletin #7 2022
Date: 2022
Content Focus: Anomalous phenomena (AP) and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed at military installations.

Dossier 1: Kimry, Tver Oblast, USSR (1988-1990)

Private Mikhail Zhuliton, serving at a military unit (VCh №71584) in Kimry, operated automatic control systems for air traffic and air defense notification. During his service in 1988-1990, he witnessed a glowing, circular object approximately 100-200 meters in diameter, hovering at an altitude of about 200 meters (60 degrees from the horizon). The object was bluish-white and brighter than a full moon, illuminating the entire military unit area. Radar systems (RLS 5D35) and radio waves sent towards the object yielded no reflections or detection. Operators of the photo-control radar managed to capture periodic images of the object. After about 5 minutes, Zhuliton informed the air defense command. A few minutes later, the object ascended vertically at high speed, then moved sideways before disappearing. The total flight time was about 1 minute, and the observation lasted approximately 8 minutes. It was later reported that a military fighter jet was scrambled to intercept the UFO but could not catch it due to its extreme speed and altitude (22km).

Dossier 2: Kimry, Tver Oblast, USSR (1989)

In 1989, during a non-winter period, a readiness alert (No. 1) was issued at the military unit. While Private Mikhail Zhuliton was asleep, his colleague Ivan Chernoklebov was on duty. Upon rushing to the observation post to activate equipment, Zhuliton saw a glowing object about 200 meters high, described as circular and disk-shaped, 100-200 meters in diameter, with a bluish-white color. It was hovering horizontally. The object's light illuminated the entire military unit area. The command-technical unit (KTU) was also alerted. After launching the "Salyut" radar antenna (16km range), it was confirmed that no signals were reflected from the UFO's location. Photo-control operators managed to photograph the object. After 5 minutes, Zhuliton notified the air defense command. Within minutes, the object ascended vertically at high speed, then moved sideways before disappearing. The total observation time was about 8 minutes. It was later suggested that a military fighter jet was scrambled to intercept the UFO, which was described as having scared it away. However, the fighter could not catch it at its maximum altitude of 22km. It was also mentioned that there were reports of similar unidentified objects hovering over other military units. A year prior, in 1988, a military air defense missile was reportedly launched and destroyed by an unknown method, though this was officially attributed to equipment malfunction.

Dossier 3: Balkhash-9, Kazakhstan (1973-1974)

Private A. Cherkhin, serving in the military town of "Balkhash-9" and at the "Sary-Shagan" military range in Kazakhstan, often visited the latter. This secret range tested various anti-missile systems (PRS). "Balkhash-9" housed radar stations (RLS) for missile attack warning systems, while the "Sary-Shagan" range had several automated sector radar stations for long-range detection, tracking, and trajectory calculation of ballistic missiles and artificial satellites. The construction of the range and town began in 1956.

Dossier 4: Luch, Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine (1982-1983)

Private Alexander Komov, stationed at military unit № 02427 in Luch, Ukraine, was an operator at an optical observation post (PON) for air defense (PVO), responsible for monitoring space via radar. During his service in 1982-1983, he was an observer for foreign reconnaissance satellites. The unit had 12 optical theodolites with cameras for visual detection. He reported witnessing a bright flash and a glowing UFO moving at approximately 100 km/h at an altitude of about 3 km. He described the object as having an elliptical, golden body with illuminated portholes emitting a white, matte light. He managed to take 3-4 visual photographs. The object then stopped, increased in size (descended), and became brighter. Due to the intense brightness, dark filters were used. His colleagues and officers were initially skeptical, but his photographs were taken for examination. Komov also reported losing consciousness for 13 minutes on March 1, 1983, after being beaten by fellow servicemen for defending another soldier. While he was unconscious, a similar UFO was observed at the unit, causing a power outage. Upon regaining consciousness, he learned that the UFO was a glowing, matte spherical object that hovered over the barracks before disappearing, after which the power returned. This incident affected the functionality of nearby radar antennas. A commission from Moscow investigated his sighting and coma, suggesting a possible link. After medical examinations, Komov was discharged and signed a 7-year non-disclosure agreement.

Dossier 5: Kharkiv, Ukraine (2009-2015)

Senior Warrant Officer Vyacheslav Telnov, serving at military unit № A-1451 in Kharkiv, Ukraine, was an instrument and automation engineer. During his service from 2009 to 2015, he observed an object resembling a large bird in ascending air currents. He then noticed a transparent object at a high altitude (5-6 km) that he initially mistook for a plastic bag. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was an object flying at jet speed (600 km/h) with the shape of a "medical pill," lacking standard wings or tail. He then observed a second identical object following the same trajectory. These objects were described as having a matte aluminum color, with orange and yellow bands on the front part. Their thickness was about 12 meters. The objects were heading south over Kharkiv but then turned 90 degrees eastward. Telnov contacted the Chuguev radar station (VCh № A-4104), which reported no unidentified aircraft in the airspace. The objects were moving at a speed that made them difficult to track.

Dossier 6: Borova, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine (2003-2005)

Private Evgeny Mospan, stationed at military unit № A-0478 in Borova, Ukraine, was responsible for visual monitoring of the airspace. On January 3, 2003, at 00:20, he observed two identical red, cigar-shaped objects hovering diagonally from each other at an altitude of about 8-9 km. The objects were approximately 200 meters long. After 10 seconds, they simultaneously extinguished and disappeared. Mospan did not report the sighting to the command post but inquired with radar operators, who detected no foreign objects in their coverage zone.

Dossier 7: Kapitanka, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine (1991-1993)

Private Roman Minin, serving at military unit № B/Ch 23466 in Kapitanka, Ukraine, guarded missile silo launch platforms (ShPU). On one occasion, while on duty, he observed the sequential activation of various LED indicators on the automated security system (ASO) in a sector directed towards the outer perimeter of the guarded territory up to the ShPU. First, a sensor for detecting unknown objects using electromagnetic rays (system "PION") triggered. Then, a seismic sensor (part of a seismic activity monitoring system) activated, followed by an induction system sensor ("Radian"). Minin ascended to the observation post and used a spotlight but found no intruders. The system then returned to its normal state, and the indicators turned off. Minin reported that the object had entered the territory and then exited in the reverse sequence. He discussed this with officers who stated that such a sequential activation without physical impact was impossible. He also noted that during bad weather, some external sensors would activate sporadically, but not the seismic sensors or in such a logical sequence.

Dossier 8: Donetsk, Ukraine (1996-1997)

Sergeant Ruslan Krivosheev, serving in a convoy regiment (VCh № 3004) in Yasinovataya, Ukraine, was part of a convoy responsible for guarding various military facilities. While on duty near the city, his convoy saw a glowing white sphere hovering about 70 meters above them. The sphere descended to 50 meters and increased in size. The convoy felt fear and hurried back to their base. The object followed them at a high speed, pulsating as it pursued them for about 25-30 minutes.

Dossier 9: Kattakurgan, Uzbekistan (1991-1992)

Lieutenant Akmal Akhmedov, commanding a radio-electronic warfare (REB) unit (VCh № 45866) in Kattakurgan, Uzbekistan, observed a large, white sphere approximately 200 meters in diameter at an altitude of about 1 km. The object was moving smoothly over the hills, leaving a trail of light. After 2 minutes, a vortex appeared, and the sphere rapidly ascended and disappeared. The light trail remained visible for about 15 minutes before dissipating.

Dossier 10: Honcharivske, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine (1982-1984)

Private Badri Karosanidze, serving at military unit № B/Ch 64517 in Honcharivske, Ukraine, was a tank gunner and later a tank brigade commander. During a routine evening inspection in the summer of 1983, he observed a cigar-shaped object resembling a rocket, moving silently horizontally. The dark-colored object, about 3 meters in size, flew from left to right at an altitude of approximately 30 meters above the forest. A small, multi-colored nozzle was visible at the rear of the object. The following morning, Karosanidze learned that radar stations of a nearby air defense unit (PVO) had not detected the object, despite other personnel also witnessing it. Soldiers were reportedly summoned to the regimental headquarters to draw the observed object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of "Ufology News" revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP) and their interactions with military installations and personnel. The reports consistently describe sightings of various unidentified objects, often near radar sites, airfields, and missile launch facilities. A significant aspect highlighted is the frequent occurrence of radar anomalies, electronic interference, or unusual sensor activity coinciding with these sightings, suggesting that military technology may be affected by or interact with these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these accounts, often from the perspective of servicemen, without overt skepticism, implying a belief in the reality of such phenomena and their potential significance, particularly in relation to military contexts. The publication aims to compile and share these diverse reports, contributing to the ongoing investigation of UAP.

This issue of 'UFO' (Issue 11) focuses on unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP) and anomalous events reported primarily by military personnel within the Soviet Union during the 1980s and 1990s. The content includes detailed accounts of sightings, radar detections, and unusual occurrences, presented as 'Dossiers'.

Dossier 11: Desna, Ukraine During military exercises in Desna, Ukraine, in the summer of 1982, Sergeant Vitaliy Kovalyov witnessed two bright white lights moving synchronously in a stepped vertical trajectory. These lights appeared for about two minutes and were not successfully tracked by radar, even with more powerful equipment. The incident led to the collection of explanatory statements from participants.

Dossier 11 (Continued): Akhtyrka, Ukraine This section details the military unit and personnel involved in the Akhtyrka, Ukraine, location. Private Sherbekov Omurbekovich Maktepov from Kyrgyzstan served in a unit that included pontoon-bridge units, engineer-sapper brigades, and a communications platoon. The description also lists various military equipment present at the polygon.

Dossier 12: Akhtyrka, Ukraine (Continued) While serving in Akhtyrka, Ukraine, from 1982-1984, Private Maktepov was a driver for military unit №41440-A0563. He was tasked with transporting the deputy commander, Oleg Alekseevich Kharitonov. During one such night excursion for hunting in 1983, Maktepov and the commander witnessed a large, dark, spherical UAP with a slight tail, moving slowly horizontally at an estimated altitude of 20 meters and a diameter of 150-200 meters. The object had bright white lights on its edges and tail. After a 5-minute observation, they returned to their vehicle, and the commander made a remark about Americans bombing Kharkov.

Dossier 12: Tselinograd, Kazakhstan Major Yuri Viktorovich Afanasyev served in Tselinograd (now Astana), Kazakhstan, from 1978-1994. He was a communications specialist and later deputy commander of military unit №6636 in the Soviet Air Force. His duties included managing flight corridors, monitoring astronaut takeoffs and landings, and tracking Soviet spy satellites.

Dossier 13: Orynin, Ukraine Igor Suslin, a radar operator at radar station №51858 near Orynin, Khmelnytsky region, Ukraine, reported observing a silent, unknown object at an altitude of about one kilometer in September 1987. The object reportedly traveled at speeds between 0 and 4500 km/h and was also observed in Holland and Poland. The object made a loop over Ukrainian territory, passing over several military units before returning towards Poland. Its speed was the maximum recorded at the time, and it was only visible on two full radar rotations.

Dossier 13 (Continued): Malinovka, Kazakhstan During his service in the Caucasus, Yuri did not visually observe UAP but witnessed their manifestation on radar. Around 1990-1991, in Malinovka (now Akmol), Kazakhstan, a tractor driver died after his tractor fell into a perfectly square pit, approximately 10m x 9.8m and 10m deep. The pit had smooth walls and floor, with no signs of external equipment or displaced soil. The cause of death was attributed to injuries from falling. This incident occurred in a closed administrative-territorial zone (ZATO) with military facilities, prompting an investigation by KGB researchers. The area was later marked with flags, and the anomaly was attributed to space distortion.

Dossier 13 (Continued): Kamyanets-Podilsky, Ukraine Igor Suslin, operating a radar station near Kamyanets-Podilsky, Ukraine, detected a silver object approximately 3 meters in diameter flying at an altitude of 3 km and a speed of 370 km/h. The object approached the radar station but disappeared from radar and TVK screens when it was about 10 km away. Further investigation using ultraviolet and infrared filters did not reveal the object. Local personnel reported frequent flights and hoverings of unrecognized radar targets (HPM) and a 'dead zone' in a forest area where radar could not detect aerial targets. This anomaly was investigated by the KGB and measured to be 15 meters by 25 meters.

Dossier 13 (Continued): Kamyanets-Podilsky, Ukraine (1989-1990) During a planned duty on a Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) control panel (СНР) in the spring-autumn of 1989, Igor Suslin observed that a nearby radar control panel (СРЦ), which was supposed to be off and locked, was activated. A week later, a similar event occurred at another missile complex. Around 02:00, the lighting at the СНР failed, despite attempts to start diesel generators. Shortly after, a vertical column of white light, about 60 meters high and 1 meter thick, appeared, with internal movements resembling laser light and a humming sound. The light column vanished, and a yellow-white spherical object was seen departing horizontally at an altitude of 30 meters. Immediately after, all diesel generators started working, and the lighting returned.

In the summer of 1990, during planned exercises, Suslin was involved in assembling a three-ton antenna. A cone-shaped beam of white light, emanating from the clear night sky at an angle, illuminated the assembly area. When a ZIL vehicle approached, the light disappeared, and the vehicle stalled before restarting after the light vanished. This unexplained illumination was beneficial for the assembly, which was completed half an hour ahead of schedule.

Later in the summer of 1990, during a planned training session for radar operators, two methods of tracking aerial targets were used: a radar channel (РЛК) for up to 150 km and a television multi-camera (ТВК) with a two-meter lens for up to 270 km, which also included ultraviolet and infrared filters.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP) and their detection by military radar systems within the Soviet Union. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting documented accounts and witness testimonies of these events, suggesting a serious interest in the subject matter without overtly sensationalizing it. The focus on military personnel as witnesses lends credibility to the reported incidents. The use of 'Dossiers' implies a systematic collection and presentation of evidence related to UAP.