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DOWMay 8, 2026PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)
DOW-UAP-PR33, Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, October 2024
Summary
This record is a five-second video produced by the Department of War, documenting an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) observed in Syria in October 2024. The video, submitted by the United States Central Command, shows a misshapen and uneven ball of white light, with a light/glare halo effect noted at the top of the footage.
Key highlights
The UAP was assessed as benign by the aircrew.p.8
“AIRCREW ASSESSED THIS NOT TO BE A LASING EVENT.”
The UAP exhibited light/glare characteristics and was described as a mishapen ball of white light.p.9
“MISHAPEN AND UNEVEN BALL OF WHITE LIGHT.”
The incident occurred on October 20, 2024, during a mission lasting over 20 hours.p.5
“Total Mission Time: 20 hours 24 minutes.”
Outliers
The UAP's propulsion means were listed as unknown.p.8
“UAP Propulsion Means: UNKNOWN”
The report includes multiple redactions, obscuring key details.p.1
“(b)(1)1.4a”
Source
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