Ukraine ICBM Base: UFO Activates Nuclear Launch Codes (Sokolov)
Colonel Boris Sokolov of the Soviet military reports that on October 5, 1983, at an ICBM base in Ukraine, a UFO was observed near the base from 4 PM to 8 PM. During this time, the launch codes for the ICBMs were mysteriously enabled — the missiles received an unauthorized order to prepare for launch. Sokolov received an order to leave the base immediately. He shared this account with American UFO researchers ten years later. This is the second reported incident of UFOs interfering with Soviet nuclear weapons systems (following Byelokoroviche on October 4, 1982).
Background
1. On October 5, 1983, a UFO was reportedly observed hovering over a Soviet ICBM base in Byelokoroviche, Ukraine. During the sighting, the base experienced a brief, unauthorized activation of nuclear launch codes. This event raises concerns about potential interference with nuclear weapons systems.
The Incident
The incident occurred at a Soviet military base in Byelokoroviche, Ukraine. From 4 PM to 8 PM, a large, disc-shaped UFO, estimated to be 2,900 feet in diameter, hovered over a nuclear missile site. The missile silo contained a fully functional warhead pointed at the United States.
Lt. Colonel Vladimir Plantonev, a missile engineer, witnessed the event from a bunker. He described the UFO as silent, with no portholes and a completely even surface. During the UFO's presence, signal lights on the control panels briefly turned on, indicating that the missiles were preparing for launch. No orders had been issued from Moscow, and no buttons had been pressed at the base. The base lost control of its nuclear weapons for approximately fifteen seconds.
Investigation
The event was documented in the "KGB files" on UFOs. ABC news correspondent David Ensor examined these files in 1995. Many witnesses, including Lt. Colonel Vladimir Plantonev, confirmed the sighting to Ensor. The source text does not provide information about any further official investigation.
Significance
This incident is significant because it suggests a potential link between UFOs and nuclear weapons systems. The unauthorized activation of launch codes raises serious questions about the security and control of nuclear arsenals. The event adds to a body of anecdotal evidence suggesting that UFOs may be monitoring or even interfering with military installations and nuclear capabilities.