Ep 5. Soviet UFOs

Unsealed: Alien Files season 2 episode 5 titled "Soviet UFOs" delves into the mysterious sightings of unidentified flying objects behind the Iron Curtain. Investigative journalists scour through declassified Soviet Union archives to uncover the intriguing history of UFO sightings that have since remained hidden from the world. The episode explores several sightings ranging from the Soviet pilots who encountered strange objects during World War II to the famous transcontinental flight from Moscow to Sydney where a crew of Soviet airmen claimed to have witnessed a glowing flying object for an extended period.

The episode begins by providing a brief overview of the secretive nature of Soviet Union authorities and their efforts to conceal reports of UFO sightings. Soviet UFO researchers first came into existence in the early 1970s with the establishment of a group led by a former Soviet Air Force colonel. This group was able to uncover reports of strange flying objects spotted by military personnel, cosmonauts, and civilians that had remained hidden from the public until then.

The episode then moves on to explore some of the most significant UFO sightings in the Soviet Union's history, beginning with the mysterious 'foo fighters' encountered by Soviet pilots during World War II. A once-secret report released by the Soviet Air Force reveals that their pilots also experienced encounters with these mysterious orbs of light that accompanied them during their missions. The Soviet Union's efforts to keep these sightings hidden censoring reports to keep all such incidents classified and under wraps.

The show then goes on to investigate arguably the most well-known Soviet UFO sighting, the Vladivostok incident. In 1985, the crew of a Soviet fighter jet claimed to have chased and faced off against a cigar-shaped object above the Sea of Japan. An unsealed Russian government file reveals how the encounter was considered so dangerous that Soviet commanders contemplated a possible nuclear attack on the object. The investigative team discovers that the data from this event is too classified to be accessed even after the unsealing of the file.

The conclusion of the show delivers a panoramic view of the intriguing history of UFO sightings in the Soviet Union that have eluded public knowledge until now. The show brings to light various sightings by Soviet military personnel, cosmonauts, and citizens that have remained classified for many years. The Soviet Union's secrecy surrounding such UFO sightings adds to the mystery that surrounds UFO sightings globally.

In conclusion, Unsealed: Alien Files season 2 episode 5, "Soviet UFOs," uncovers the secretive nature of the Soviet Union and brings to light the many UFO sightings discovered within Soviet Union archives. The investigative journalists were able to shed light on many incidents that remained hidden for decades, and the program does an excellent job bringing the audience up to speed with these sightings. The reality of the encounter remained unresolved, but the episode raises many questions about unexplained phenomena and the Soviet Union's mysterious approach to the unknown.