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Examining the 51 new UFO videos released by the Pentagon

Pablo Silalahi
May 24, 2026

The latest classified UFO videos released by the US military show objects moving in inexplicable ways. One shows a fighter jet shooting something down. DW asks Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb what the videos mean.

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The Pentagon has released a new batch of declassified files, including videos of unidentified airborne objects, such as a 2021 drone recording over Syria showing rapid acceleration. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb says the motion is unusual but more likely reflects advanced human technology than extraterrestrial origin. While most objects may be explainable — such as drones or balloons — the data remains insufficient, leaving open questions about national security gaps or potential scientific discoveries.