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AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017

DOW-UAP-PR064, "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017"

A Department of War / AARO release of a 17-second infrared video, uploader-titled "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017," responsive to a March 2026 congressional request for 51 potential UAP records.

Brief

On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community, and AARO identified responsive materials on a classified network, many lacking a substantiated chain-of-custody. This file is a 17-second video, uploader-titled "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017," that AARO assesses is likely from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. A user uploaded the video to a classified network in June 2024. The only visible content is a single area of contrast crossing the sensor field-of-view between 00:14 and 00:15, with AARO stating the description carries no analytical judgment.

Metadata

Agency: Department of War
Release: 5/22/26
Location: CENTCOM
Type: VIDEO • .mp4
Length: 0:18
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Programs: AARO
Tags: infrared video, area of contrast, CENTCOM, 2017, AFSOC, Kabul, classified-network upload

Key points

Eight members of the U.S. House requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records on March 6, 2026.p.1
AARO identified responsive materials on a classified network, many of which lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.p.1
The video's uploader-defined title is "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017."p.1
AARO assesses the video is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.p.1
A user uploaded the video to a classified network in June 2024.p.1
Total video duration is 17 seconds; the first 13 seconds show no content.p.1
Between 00:14 and 00:15, an area of contrast moves from the left edge to the right edge and out of the sensor field-of-view.p.1
AARO states the description should not be interpreted as an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination.p.1

Most interesting

The only anomalous content in the 17-second clip lasts roughly one second, from 00:14 to 00:15.
Despite the uploader title referencing Kabul, AARO places the likely sensor platform in the broader CENTCOM area of responsibility without confirming the location.
The video sat on a classified network after a June 2024 upload before surfacing in response to the 2026 congressional records request.
AARO flags that many of the responsive materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody, an explicit caution on provenance.

Cross-references

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VIDCENTCOM Full-Motion Sensor Pans and Zooms September 2020Department of War

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What is AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017?: A Department of War / AARO release of a 17-second infrared video, uploader-titled "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017," responsive to a March 2026 congressional request for 51 potential UAP records.
What does AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 reveal?: Eight members of the U.S. House requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records on March 6, 2026. AARO identified responsive materials on a classified network, many of which lack a substantiated chain-of-custody. The video's uploader-defined title is "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017."
Which agency produced AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017?: AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 is a primary-source record from Department of War. Its original classification was UNCLASSIFIED.
When is AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 dated?: AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 is dated 2026-05-22.
What programs and topics appear in AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017?: AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 references AARO, infrared video, area of contrast, CENTCOM, AFSOC and Kabul.

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DISCLOSURE / FILE

AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017

A Department of War / AARO release of a 17-second infrared video, uploader-titled "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017," responsive to a March 2026 congressional request for 51 potential UAP records.

Brief

Key points

Eight members of the U.S. House requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records on March 6, 2026.p.1

AARO identified responsive materials on a classified network, many of which lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.p.1

The video's uploader-defined title is "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017."p.1

AARO assesses the video is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.p.1

A user uploaded the video to a classified network in June 2024.p.1

Total video duration is 17 seconds; the first 13 seconds show no content.p.1

Between 00:14 and 00:15, an area of contrast moves from the left edge to the right edge and out of the sensor field-of-view.p.1

AARO states the description should not be interpreted as an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination.p.1

Most interesting

The only anomalous content in the 17-second clip lasts roughly one second, from 00:14 to 00:15.

Despite the uploader title referencing Kabul, AARO places the likely sensor platform in the broader CENTCOM area of responsibility without confirming the location.

The video sat on a classified network after a June 2024 upload before surfacing in response to the 2026 congressional records request.

AARO flags that many of the responsive materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody, an explicit caution on provenance.

Common questions

What is AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017?

A Department of War / AARO release of a 17-second infrared video, uploader-titled "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017," responsive to a March 2026 congressional request for 51 potential UAP records.

What does AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 reveal?

Eight members of the U.S. House requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records on March 6, 2026. AARO identified responsive materials on a classified network, many of which lack a substantiated chain-of-custody. The video's uploader-defined title is "AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017."

Which agency produced AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017?

AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 is a primary-source record from Department of War. Its original classification was UNCLASSIFIED.

When is AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 dated?

AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 is dated 2026-05-22.

What programs and topics appear in AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017?

AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017 references AARO, infrared video, area of contrast, CENTCOM, AFSOC and Kabul.

AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017

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AFSOC Kabul 17-Second Infrared Clip July 2017

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