UFOs over Coal Mines in Shakhty

Summary

This CIA document describes an observation of unidentified flying objects over the coal mines in Shakhty, in the Rostov region of the USSR. Three objects were seen at different times, all following a similar trajectory from southeast to northwest. No sounds or explosions were heard, and their speed and reddish glow did not match known aircraft or jets. One observer initially thought they were rockets similar to VT weapons, but this was not confirmed.

Previous reports in the area mentioned loud noises with flying objects, but in this case, nothing was heard. It was suggested that the objects might be propelled by jet or rocket engines, though this remains unverified. The document highlights the difficulty in identifying such phenomena and the need for further analysis.