Khaborovsk Bomber Regiment UFO: 13-Minute Observation at 350 mph

On May 23, 1985, a bomber regiment in the Khaborovsk region of the Soviet far east encountered an unusual aerial phenomenon. The object, described as oval and orange, was observed for 13 minutes.

The Incident

At 10:35 PM, a Soviet bomber regiment conducting a scheduled mission in the Khaborovsk region, near China, observed an oval, orange object. The object was estimated to be traveling at approximately 350 mph. Observers noted a light halo surrounding the object. The sighting lasted for 13 minutes, during which the object occasionally descended and remained motionless. Two hours later, a similar object was seen. Radar did not track the object.

Investigation

The source text does not provide information about any official investigation into this specific incident. The event is documented in a KGB file.

Significance

This event is significant as a documented military encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) during a period of relative quiet in terms of reported UFO activity. The observation by trained military personnel, the estimated speed, and the object's unusual characteristics contribute to the body of evidence suggesting the existence of anomalous aerial objects. The fact that the event is documented in KGB files suggests that the Soviet government took such reports seriously, even if they did not publicize them. The incident occurred during a time of significant political change in the Soviet Union, under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev.