The US National Intelligence office is examining 510 reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), also known as UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena) - more than triple the number reported in 2021.
The recently declassified 2022 report revealed that as many as 163 of these reports were deemed "unremarkable", as they were suspected to be drones, birds, balloons, weather events or flying debris such as plastic bags.
However, hundreds more still remain unexplained.
The report added that encounters with UFOs continue "to occur in restricted or sensitive airspace, highlighting possible concerns for safety" and national security.
Moreover, they are increasing in number. As many as 247 UAPs were reported to the agency from June 2021, compared to the 144 compiled in the spy agency's earlier 2021 assessment. In addition, another 119 reports that had been buried in old records from the past 17 years have now been unearthed...