Military Report Highlights UAP Encounter During ISR Mission in Syria

A recent mission report reveals multiple observations of unidentified aerial phenomena during an ISR operation in Syria, assessed as benign by the aircrew.

Published: July 28, 2026
Source agency: U.S. Department of War

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S. Air Force as part of Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria. The operation lasted a total of 20 hours and 24 minutes, during which the aircrew engaged in full motion video (FMV) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection.

The report highlights a significant observation of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) described as a light or glare of unknown origin, which was assessed as benign by the aircrew. This UAP incident occurred during a specific timeframe within the mission, where multiple glimmers of light were noted crossing the FMV camera feed at various intervals. The UAP was characterized by its mishapen and uneven ball of white light, and it exhibited no apparent response to the observers' actions, indicating a lack of engagement or interaction with the aircraft.

The aircrew noted that the phenomenon did not impact the mission's objectives, reinforcing their assessment of its benign nature. The operational context of this encounter…

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