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"AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017"

Release
Release 02
Incident Date
Location
CENTCOM
Agency
Department of War

A 17-second infrared clip, uploaded to a classified network in 2024, captures what appears to be an unidentified object transiting the frame over Kabul in July 2017 — visible for roughly one second before exiting right. AARO flags an uncertain chain-of-custody, meaning the footage's provenance can't be fully verified, though it's assessed as likely genuine military sensor video from a CENTCOM platform.

On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network. Many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.

AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Central Command area of responsibility. A user uploaded this video to a classified network in June 2024.

Video Duration: 00:00:17 Video Description: 00:00-00:13: No content. 00:14-00:15: An area of contrast moves into the sensor field-of-view from the left edge and moves to the right edge out of the field-of-view.

This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

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