UFO Sighting Reported Over Urumqi, Xinjiang in

A saucer-shaped UFO was reported over Urumqi, Xinjiang, with witnesses describing unusual lights and sounds.

Published: August 11, 2026
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Source agency: The Black Vault (FOIA archive)

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Overview of the Urumqi UFO Sighting Incident

The Urumqi UFO sighting incident, which occurred on September 6, , has been recorded as a significant event in the realm of unidentified flying objects. The sighting took place in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. According to the source document, a worker named Tong Ywei observed a dark cloud that suddenly illuminated, followed by a golden flash.

This phenomenon was soon identified as a saucer-shaped object, notable for a distinctive gap along its edge. Witnesses reported that the UFO remained visible in the sky for approximately ten minutes, during which time it emitted sounds that were described as louder than those of a jet engine. The object was characterized by its rapid rotation and vibrant red and yellow lights, which added to the spectacle of the sighting.

After its brief appearance, the object descended swiftly out of sight towards the southwest. The incident garnered…

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