UFO sighted in Moscow 1949

Summary

In 1949, a worker in Moscow observed an unidentified flying object that sparked curiosity and discussion. The testimony describes a disc-shaped craft with a dark center and bright red edges. Sparks and a glowing arch were observed above it. The object remained motionless for minutes before disappearing quickly. Other workers also saw it, and the report mentions possible connections to similar sightings in the U.S. Although not clearly identified, the testimony suggests it was neither a meteorological nor an advertising phenomenon.

The report, classified and later declassified, includes details of observations in different locations and dates. The witness, a worker in a repair shop in Moscow, described the object's features with precision and confirmed others saw it too. Officials who interviewed the witness considered his statements credible, highlighting his seriousness about the phenomenon. Although no definitive conclusion was reached, the case adds another testimony to the history of UFO sightings in the 1940s.