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CIAJune 12, 2026PURSUE Release 03 (June 2026)

CIA-UAP-017, Placement on High Alert Due to Perceived Aggressive Foreign Posturing

Harare, Zimbabwe

Summary

A never before released July 2008 report on a UFO sighting at the Harare International Airport. Individuals debated if the sighting was an advanced reconnaissance device of a foreign government or of extraterrestrial origins.

Key highlights

  • An unidentified object was observed over Harare International Airport on July 2, 2008.p.2

    “regarding an unidentified object hovering at high altitude over the Harare International Airport.”
  • The object was described as disc-like with rotating lights underneath.p.2

    “the object was disc-like in shape with a hollow center, and had a series of rotating lights.”
  • Observers reported beams emanating from the object during its sighting.p.2

    “beams were observed emanating from the object.”
  • The incident led to a decision to place Zimbabwe on high alert.p.2

    “this incident had resulted in the decision to place the Zimbabwe on high alert.”

Source

Department of War — PURSUE / CIA
Public domain (US Government work)
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