April 16, 2016🇮🇶Military Encounter
Military Base

Mosul: Military reconnaissance captures UAP 2016

Aircrew aboard an intelligence aircraft documented a strange spherical object near Mosul. The MC-12 platform gathered information over the contested Iraqi city when sensors captured the imagery. The object appeared metallic and circular, exhibiting no visible means of propulsion.

Date
April 16, 2016
Location
Mosul🇮🇶
Type
Military Encounter
Country
🇮🇶 Iraq
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Background

On April 16, 2016, aircrew operating an intelligence aircraft documented a strange spherical object hovering near Mosul. The MC-12 platform was gathering information over the contested Iraqi city when sensors captured the imagery. The object appeared metallic and circular, exhibiting no visible means of propulsion or conventional flight characteristics. Department of Defense personnel later classified these recordings, restricting access to authorized intelligence channels. The footage remained concealed from public scrutiny for nearly seven years until subsequent unauthorized disclosure.