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DOWMay 8, 2026PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)

DOW-UAP-PR21, Unresolved UAP Report, Iraq, May 2022

Iraq

Summary

This record is a video produced by the Department of War, documenting an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) observed in Iraq in May 2022. The ten-second footage, captured by an infrared sensor on a U.S. military platform, shows two contrasting areas moving together in the field of view, with a mission report suggesting the UAP may be a 'probable SU-27/35'.

Key highlights

  • A possible UAP was observed during a military mission.p.8

    OBSERVED A UAP AT 0117Z FLY NORTH TO NORTH EAST
  • The report details a reaction to enemy aircraft, including a possible SU-30.p.8

    WAS REACTED TO BY 1-3 ACFT, INCLUDING IX POSS RFAF SU-30
  • The mission involved ISR operations over the Eastern Mediterranean.p.1

    CONDUCTED IMINT ISO 603 AOC\OP HUMMER SICKLE IYO 41EMD
  • The aircraft was on station for approximately 14 hours and 25 minutes.p.5

    Total Time On Station: 14 hours 25 minutes
  • The report includes specific locations related to Syrian Navy operations.p.6

    SYRIAN NAVY OPS AREA (36SYD3~5~)

Outliers

  • The UAP was not positively identified despite observation.p.8

    SCREENER COULD NOT GET A POSITIVE ID ON THE UAP.

Source

Department of War — PURSUE / DoW
Public domain (US Government work)
No known restrictions

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