UFOs nearly trigger nuclear disaster in Russia during 1982

In October 1982, during a significant incident in Russia, UFOs reportedly appeared over an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) base. Investigative journalist George Knapp, who obtained Soviet documents related to this event, testified before a House Oversight subcommittee in September 2025. The documents suggested that these UFOs, which performed incredible maneuvers, activated the launch control codes for the ICBMs. Consequently, Russian military personnel experienced panic as the missiles became ready for launch, with the systems seemingly unable to be shut down. Eventually, the UFOs disappeared, causing the systems to return to normal. The personnel at the time could not identify the cause of the activation, dismissing explanations like electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) or power surges, believing instead it to be a significant message from the sources of the UFOs. The chilling potential for World War III was underscored by Knapp's testimony, emphasizing that the world was mere seconds away from disaster due to this unprecedented encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena. This incident, along with testimonies from several current and former U.S. military personnel about their experiences with UAPs, reflects ongoing concerns regarding the national security implications of unidentified aerial phenomena, as calls for more transparency from military and government officials continue to grow.