2022 DOW-UAP-PR21, Unresolved UAP Report, Iraq, May 2022

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This document is a declassified Mission Report (MISREP) from the Department of War, dated May 2022, detailing an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission over the Eastern Mediterranean region. The report includes a brief, unresolved UAP observation among other routine mission events. Originally classified SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY, it was declassified on 8 October 2025 for release to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).

Source: Document metadata (Title: DOW-UAP-PR21, May 2022) and Page 1 OCR text (classification markings, declassification statement).

What This Document Contains

• A mission narrative for an ISR aircraft that took off from Sigonella Airbase (LIC2), conducted signals intelligence (SIGINT) and imagery intelligence (IMINT) collection, and responded to reactions from multiple aircraft, including a possible Russian Su-30.

• A single line noting that at 01172 Zulu time, “ONE POSSIBLE SMALL UAP WAS OBSERVED,” with a reference to a separate UAP line not included in the released pages.

• Administrative data such as mission details (Operation: 1.4a, Domain: AIR, Operations Center: 603rd, Tasked to US Air Force) and redacted personnel information.

Source: Page 1 OCR text (narrative entries), Page 2 and 3 OCR text (administrative blocks).

Key Observations

“AT 01172, ONE POSSIBLE SMALL UAP WAS OBSERVED. SEE UAP LINE 1.”

Source: Page 1 OCR extracted narrative text.

Context & Significance

This MISREP was generated during an ISR mission in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region of frequent military activity. The document was declassified as part of the UAP records release mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act, contributing to the historical record of military encounters with unexplained aerial objects. The mention is terse and lacks descriptive detail, reflecting the limited information often available in real-time operational reporting.

Source: Page 1 mission narrative context (location 41EMD IYO EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN), declassification header (MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099, approved for release to AARO).

Evidence Assessment

What this document shows:

• At 01172 Zulu time, an aircrew or sensor operator assessed they had observed “one possible small UAP.”

• The event is logged in a standard mission report format, with a cross-reference to a “UAP LINE 1” for further details that are not included in this extract.

What this document does NOT show:

• No confirmation of extraterrestrial origin or technology.

• No definitive identification of the observed phenomena.

• Independent analysis should refer to original document.

[WARN] Assessment: This document contains a single, unelaborated mention of a “possible small UAP” without any accompanying sensor data, duration, altitude, or visual description. The unresolved nature of the sighting and the absence of the referenced UAP line preclude any firm conclusion about the object’s characteristics or origin. The observation remains unexplained based on the available information.’ keyFindings: [] tags:

• DOW
• Investigation
• Middle East relatedFiles: [] featured: false heroImage: /pdf-covers/dow-uap-pr21-unresolved-uap-report-iraq-may-2022.png documentType: Investigation region: Middle East decade: 2020s releaseBatch: Release 01 coverImage: /pdf-covers/dow-uap-pr21-unresolved-uap-report-iraq-may-2022.png archiveId: DOW-UAP-PR21,_Unresolved_UAP_Report,_Iraq,_May_2022 warGovUrl: https://www.war.gov/ufo/#DOW-UAP-PR21, Unresolved Uap Report Iraq May 2022 officialDescription: ’--- Page 1 --- SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY Misrep undefined-7561279 Narrative (S//REL) AT 13552,~TOOK OFF FROM SIGONELLA AIRBASE (LIC2). AT 14242,~HANDED OVER FROM THE LRE. FROM 15072 TO 09062, ~ COLLECTED SIGINT VIA AIRHANDLER.’ evidenceLevel: Historical Record hasUAPObservation: true mentionsPhysicalEvidence: false mentionsBiological: false ocrQuality: high

[WARN] AI-Generated Summary: This summary is generated from publicly released government documents for informational purposes only. Always refer to the original document linked below for the complete unredacted record.

Document Overview

This document is a declassified Mission Report (MISREP) from the Department of War, dated May 2022, detailing an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission over the Eastern Mediterranean region. The report includes a brief, unresolved UAP observation among other routine mission events. Originally classified SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY, it was declassified on 8 October 2025 for release to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).

Source: Document metadata (Title: DOW-UAP-PR21, May 2022) and Page 1 OCR text (classification markings, declassification statement).

What This Document Contains

• A mission narrative for an ISR aircraft that took off from Sigonella Airbase (LIC2), conducted signals intelligence (SIGINT) and imagery intelligence (IMINT) collection, and responded to reactions from multiple aircraft, including a possible Russian Su-30.
• A single line noting that at 01172 Zulu time, “ONE POSSIBLE SMALL UAP WAS OBSERVED,” with a reference to a separate UAP line not included in the released pages.
• Administrative data such as mission details (Operation: 1.4a, Domain: AIR, Operations Center: 603rd, Tasked to US Air Force) and redacted personnel information.

Source: Page 1 OCR text (narrative entries), Page 2 and 3 OCR text (administrative blocks).

Key Observations

“AT 01172, ONE POSSIBLE SMALL UAP WAS OBSERVED. SEE UAP LINE 1.”

Source: Page 1 OCR extracted narrative text.

Context & Significance

This MISREP was generated during an ISR mission in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region of frequent military activity. The document was declassified as part of the UAP records release mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act, contributing to the historical record of military encounters with unexplained aerial objects. The mention is terse and lacks descriptive detail, reflecting the limited information often available in real-time operational reporting.

Source: Page 1 mission narrative context (location 41EMD IYO EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN), declassification header (MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099, approved for release to AARO).

Evidence Assessment

What this document shows:

• At 01172 Zulu time, an aircrew or sensor operator assessed they had observed “one possible small UAP.”
• The event is logged in a standard mission report format, with a cross-reference to a “UAP LINE 1” for further details that are not included in this extract.

What this document does NOT show:

• No confirmation of extraterrestrial origin or technology.
• No definitive identification of the observed phenomena.
• Independent analysis should refer to original document.

[WARN] Assessment: This document contains a single, unelaborated mention of a “possible small UAP” without any accompanying sensor data, duration, altitude, or visual description. The unresolved nature of the sighting and the absence of the referenced UAP line preclude any firm conclusion about the object’s characteristics or origin. The observation remains unexplained based on the available information.