Ukrainian Military Establishes UFO Monitoring Service

Colonel Yuriy Lonyov reveals the Ukrainian Armed Forces have set up a special service to monitor UFOs, recording sightings and even responding with fighter jets.

Published

August 12, 2026

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Date not listed

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The Black Vault (FOIA archive)

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Establishment of Ukrainian Armed Forces UFO Monitoring Service

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have recently established a dedicated service aimed at monitoring unidentified flying objects (UFOs), reflecting a growing interest and concern regarding aerial phenomena. This initiative, led by Colonel Yuriy Lonyov, is part of the Main Directorate of the Meteorological Service. The primary function of this service is to systematically document UFO sightings, focusing on various characteristics such as form, color, sound, and behavior.

This structured approach allows for a more comprehensive understanding of these phenomena, which have been increasingly reported in the region. Over the past two years, the service has recorded two notable instances of UFO activity within Ukrainian airspace. One of these incidents was significant enough to necessitate the launch of a fighter jet, indicating the seriousness with which the military is treating these sightings.

Despite these recorded events, Colonel Lonyov has indicated that the service has not yet succeeded in gathering physical evidence to…

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