UFO spotted by police in Lithuania in 1996

Summary

In June 1996, two Lithuanian police officers reported seeing an unidentified flying object near the capital, Vilnius. The phenomenon, described as a pulsating sphere emitting an electrical crackling sound, triggered an immediate response from special forces, sniffer dogs, and civil defense teams. The officers, who remained alert for half an hour, watched as the object quickly departed toward the city. Although the dogs found nothing suspicious, the tall grass in the area was flattened in a 10-meter radius, suggesting a physical presence. The police confirmed that the witnesses were psychologically stable individuals, adding credibility to the sighting.

This case, documented by the CIA, shows how UFO sightings in the 1990s still prompted institutional responses. While Lithuanian scientists did not officially comment, the fact that authorities took concrete measures reflects the seriousness with which the incident was treated. The report, though brief, captures the tension between the inexplicable and the need for organized action, typical of declassified UFO documents.