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ODNIMay 22, 2026PURSUE Release 02 (May 2026)

ODNI-UAP-D001, USPER Narrative, Senior USIC Official

Western United States

Summary

This document is a first-hand account written by a currently serving (May 2026) senior U.S. intelligence official.

Key highlights

  • The mission aimed to investigate loud thuds and UAP sightings in the mountains.p.1

    “Our mission was to investigate loud thuds heard in the mountains.”
  • The team discovered a large cave entrance during their search.p.1

    “we discovered a large cave entrance with no visible end in sight.”
  • Ground teams reported a UAP that split into two and changed direction.p.1

    “the object had risen from the ground, approached within ten feet.”
  • The team observed orange orbs swarming in the sky during their mission.p.2

    “we saw countless orange orbs swarming in all directions.”
  • The orbs appeared to follow fighter jets during their transit.p.2

    “it seemed the same orbs we had encountered were now 'chasing' the fighters.”

Source

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