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U.S. Military Drone Strikes Unidentified Object Off Yemen: Congressional Hearing Reveals Startling Video
9/11/2025, 8:25:58 AM
Overview of the Incident
During a recent congressional hearing on September 9, 2025, Representative Eric Burlison, a Republican from Missouri, presented a video that purportedly shows a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone firing a Hellfire missile at an unidentified object, referred to as an "orb," off the coast of Yemen. The footage, recorded on October 30, 2024, depicts the missile striking the object, which subsequently appears to deform and shed smaller fragments but continues on its trajectory without being destroyed.
Context of the Hearing
The hearing, titled "Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection," was convened by the House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets. It aimed to address the growing concerns regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs, and the implications these phenomena may have on national security. Lawmakers emphasized the need for transparency and accountability from the government regarding UAP encounters.
Key Details from the Video
The video shows a high-speed object, presumably the missile, making contact with the orb. Burlison noted that the missile seemed ineffective, stating, "It kept going, and it looked like the debris was taken with it." The footage has sparked significant interest and speculation about the nature of the object and the technology involved, as no known U.S. military technology is believed to withstand such an impact.
Witness Testimonies
The hearing featured testimonies from military veterans, including U.S. Air Force veteran Dylan Borland, who recounted a separate encounter with a silent, triangular craft at Langley Air Force Base in 2012. Borland described the craft as having a fluid-like surface and claimed it disrupted his phone during the sighting. His testimony, along with that of other veterans, was used to bolster the credibility of UAP reports and highlight the government's alleged failure to provide transparency.
Official Responses and Statements
In response to the video and testimonies, lawmakers expressed frustration over the lack of information provided by the Pentagon. Representative Anna Paulina Luna emphasized the importance of public access to such information, stating, "This is not science fiction or creative speculation... we cannot protect our airspaces if our best trained observers are silenced." The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has previously reported that many UAP sightings are misidentified objects, with no evidence of extraterrestrial technology found to date.
Criticism and Opposition
Critics of the government's handling of UAP information, including Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz, accused officials of misleading the public. Moskowitz stated, "I don't really know what is true... but I do know when we're being lied to, and we are definitely being lied to." This sentiment reflects a broader concern among lawmakers about the implications of UAPs for national security and the need for greater transparency.
What's Next
The ongoing independent review of the Yemen video and other whistleblower accounts is expected to influence future congressional oversight and public disclosure efforts regarding UAPs. As military tensions in Yemen continue, understanding these phenomena may become increasingly urgent for U.S. forces operating in the region.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It kept going, and it looked like the debris was taken with it,” — Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo.
- “For too long, the issue of unidentified anomalous phenomena — commonly known as UAPs — has been shrouded in secrecy, stigma, and in some cases outright dismissal,” — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.
- “I don't really know what is true, I don't know, on this subject, but I do know when we're being lied to and we are definitely being lied to, there's just no doubt about that.” — Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla.
- “The craft interfered with my telephone, did not have any sound, and the material it was made of appeared fluid or dynamic.” — Dylan Borland, U.S. Air Force veteran.
