A member of Congress unveiled a video during a recent hearing that appears to show a U.S. military missile striking an unidentified object off the coast of Yemen. The footage, presented by Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.), was recorded on October 30, 2024, and depicts a Hellfire missile hitting a bright, shiny object tracked by an MQ-9 Reaper drone.

During the House Government Oversight subcommittee hearing focused on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), Burlison stated, "I've been given this video," as he played the clip for attendees. The video shows a fast-moving object traveling above the waves, followed by what Burlison described as a missile impact. However, the object appeared to maintain its trajectory despite the strike. "This is when it's zoomed out, you can still see it traveling," Burlison noted, without disclosing how he obtained the footage.

At the time of the recording, the waters off Yemen were an active combat zone. U.S. Navy ships and aircraft were engaged in protecting commercial shipping lanes from missile and drone attacks by Houthi militants. The video raises questions about whether the object posed a threat to U.S. naval operations in the area.

Investigative journalist George Knapp, who attended the hearing, commented on the video, saying, "That's the Hellfire missile smacking into that UFO and just (bouncing) right off. And it kept going." Burlison echoed this sentiment, stating, "It looks like the debris was taken with it. What the hell is that?"

Burlison refrained from speculating on the nature of the object but questioned why such information is often withheld from the public. A U.S. defense official declined to authenticate the video or provide details about its timing and location. A spokesperson for the Department of Defense also stated, "I have nothing for you" when asked for comments on the footage.

The Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is currently investigating UAP reports from military personnel, some dating back decades. While some incidents have been explained, many remain unresolved, and the AARO has not confirmed any extraterrestrial origins for these occurrences.

The newly released video is reminiscent of a 2015 incident known as the "Go Fast" video, which showed a fast-moving object over California. Analysts later determined that the object was likely an optical illusion caused by a weather balloon. AARO officials have indicated that older incidents often lack sufficient data due to the technology available at the time, while newer incidents benefit from advanced sensor capabilities.

At the conclusion of the hearing, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) replayed the video and asked the panelists if they felt scared by what they saw. All but Knapp expressed fear, with Knapp stating he was pleased the video had been made public.