Yahoo News·October 23, 2026

New UFO files released show bizarre drawings of alleged aliens

New Files Released

What happened

What Happened

The Department of Defense published another batch of UAP-related records, including witness reports and drawings associated with alleged sightings. The release forms part of a broader transparency effort involving historical government files.[1]

No Alien Proof

Why it matters

Why It Matters

The records document what people reported and how agencies investigated it, but they do not independently verify the sightings or establish that the objects were extraterrestrial. The department says unresolved cases cannot be assigned a definitive cause on the available evidence.[1]

Evidence Still Lacking

Official position

Official Position

AARO’s broader reviews have continued to state that investigators have found no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology. Historical investigations have generally attributed resolved reports to ordinary objects, natural phenomena, optical effects, or human technology.[2][3]

More Disclosure Likely

What comes next

What Comes Next

Further releases and reviews may provide additional information about UAP reports, but a formal confirmation would require publicly verifiable evidence and an explicit statement from an authorized U.S. official or agency. The latest reporting gives no indication that such confirmation has occurred.[1][2]

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