On November 23, 2020, thermal infrared sensors captured thermal infrared footage of a massive disc-shaped object along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The object was estimated to measure between 200 and 400 meters in diameter and was recorded executing a series of maneuvers through cloud cover. The footage remained within military channels until it was released publicly by investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell in coordination with NewsNation correspondent George Knapp.
Characteristics and Observations
The thermal imagery captured the disc-shaped object weaving through clouds at altitude, demonstrating controlled flight despite its estimated massive size. Notably, observers recorded no visible heat plumes or exhaust signatures typically associated with conventional propulsion systems. The object executed abrupt directional changes while transiting through cloud cover, demonstrating what observers characterized as precision maneuvering.
The Pentagon officially designated the object as a “disc” in its own analysis, distinguishing it from other unidentified objects recorded during the same operational period. The sheer estimated diameter of 200-400 meters made this one of the extensively documented pieces of military UAP footage documented in recent decades.
Classification and Distribution
The footage originated from military thermal infrared imaging systems operating in the region. Its classification status and the precise military platforms that captured it remain undisclosed. The imagery circulated through official military channels before becoming part of the broader set of unidentified objects that prompted formal Congressional inquiry.
Congressional Documentation
The Afghanistan-Pakistan border disc footage is specifically among the 46 videos requested by Representative Luna in her March 2026 letter to Secretary of Defense Hegseth. This official Congressional request indicates that defense officials maintain documentation of the event and considers it significant enough to warrant formal review in the context of broader UAP accountability.
Remaining Questions
The incident remains unexplained in public records regarding airspace sovereignty, detection capabilities, and the nature of the object itself. An object of this reported scale operating in the region’s airspace without identification or explanation represents a significant intelligence question that remains publicly unanswered.