Single UAP observed flying north-northeast — Iraq, 20 May 2022

On 20 May 2022 at 2043Z, a single ISR aircraft from 163 AW/196 ATKS operating over Iraq at 18,000 ft (MGRS 38SMC85) observed 1 UAP flying north to north-northeast and followed it as long as possible. The screener was unable to obtain a positive identification. No radar returns, RF signatures, or effects on persons were reported. Weather was not a factor.

“"[REDACTED] OBSERVED A UAP AT 2043Z FLY NORTH TO NORTH EAST AND FOLLOWED AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. SCREENER COULD NOT GET A POSITIVE ID ON THE UAP."”

Moderate-to-heavy redaction (FOIA b)(1)1.4a, 3.5c, b)(6)). Aircraft type, tail number, and exact MGRS grid are redacted; friendly aircraft location partially visible as 38SMC85. UAP first seen location also partially redacted (38SMC79). No shape, color, size, or speed data available. Mission under Op INHERENT RESOLVE; takeoff/landing OKAS (Al Udeid). Report ID: MDR 25-0094.