A Department of War mission report details the observation of an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) by a U.S. military Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission under USCENTCOM in Syria on October 20, 2024. The phenomenon, observed for approximately 45 minutes (1559Z-1644Z) and captured on a Full Motion Video (FMV) camera, was described as a "mishapen and uneven ball of white light" with "multiple glares" and a "light/glare halo effect," assessed as "Plasma." Aircrew from the 12th Special Operations Squadron, flying at 20,088 feet, deemed the UAP benign, not under intelligent control, and lacking advanced capabilities, reporting no effects on personnel or equipment and no recovered materials.
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Hovering or lift without conventional means
Acceleration defying known physics
High speed without expected physical effects
Evading or confounding sensor systems
Transitioning between air, water, or space
Physiological effects on witnesses or organisms
