A mysterious video released earlier this year by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has raised numerous questions. The video footage showed an unidentified metal sphere moving at high speed above some buildings in the Middle East.
Public discussion about the video began in April during a Senate Judiciary Committee session, where Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick of the Office of Anomaly Resolution presented the video.
At the time, the video footage caused considerable intrigue, leading many to believe that it was proof of the existence of UFOs and their official recognition by the US government.
“This is typically what we see most often,” Kirkpatrick said. “We see these events worldwide, often involving intriguing and striking maneuvers.”
Kirkpatrick also noted, “It is essential to emphasize, however, that this particular case did not exhibit any arcane technical capabilities and did not pose a threat to aviation safety.”
However, as time passed, the situation underwent a transformation. A group of investigative journalists known as Bellingcat offered a fresh take on this enigmatic scenario, leading to an unexpected one conclusion.
According to Bellingcat, the object captured in the video is not an alien spacecraft or anything supernatural. In their analysis, they claim that the object is an ordinary balloon.
To substantiate their theory, investigative journalists thoroughly examined the video, attempting to estimate the object’s size, speed, and distance traveled based on the relative speed and altitude of the drone used to record the video.
According to their calculations, if the object were at an altitude of about 600 meters, the speed of the object would not exceed 43 km/h. Such parameters, they argue, correspond to those of the motion of a balloon.
Moreover, it is essential to consider that the sighting took place during one of the most important Islamic holidays, when the use of balloons is common. This fact could have influenced the interpretation of the event.
