08.08.2026 08:30
The Pentagon has released the 5th batch of declassified documents regarding UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The total material consists of 41 files, including videos, photographs, and official reports, and it was noted that approximately 25 UAP cases were observed during an exercise in the Gulf of Oman in September 2021. Another CENTCOM record from 2025 includes footage of an unidentified object moving rapidly in the Middle East.
The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) shared the 5th batch of documents with the public, including new videos and images related to "Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)" and "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)." The released 41 files included a report stating that approximately 25 UAP cases were observed during an exercise conducted in the Gulf of Oman in September 2021.
PENTAGON RELEASED NEW MATERIAL CONSISTING OF 41 FILES
According to CBS News, in line with the instructions of U.S. President Donald Trump to declassify and release to the public government files on UAPs and UFOs, the Pentagon published new documents.
In this context, the total material of 41 files published as the "5th batch" included documents, videos, and images.
APPROXIMATELY 25 UAP CASES IN THE GULF OF OMAN
In one of the published documents, unidentified aerial phenomena are seen in videos recorded over the Gulf of Oman in September 2021.
The report on the images states that approximately 25 UAP cases were observed during an exercise conducted in the Gulf of Oman.
UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT IN THE MIDDLE EAST ON CAMERA
In another video dated 2025, forwarded by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), footage of a crowded area in the Middle East is shown.
In the video, an unidentified object is seen moving rapidly across the screen.
TRUMP HAD ANNOUNCED HE WOULD GIVE INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. President Donald Trump had announced in February that he would instruct relevant departments and agencies to start the process of identifying and releasing files on aliens and UFOs.
Following Trump's statement, the process of sharing government records on UFOs and UAPs with the public began.
FIRST DOCUMENTS SHARED ON MAY 8
The Pentagon had shared the first series of documents on UFOs and UAPs with the public on May 8.
The documents, made accessible by the Pentagon at "war.gov/UFO/", include dozens of videos and images, as well as first-hand accounts from civilians and military personnel, investigation records, and official reports.
With the latest released 5th batch of documents, new records on UFOs and UAPs have been added to those presented to the public, and the report stating that approximately 25 UAP cases were observed during the exercise in the Gulf of Oman became one of the notable sections of the new documents.