A recently released video has sparked significant interest after it appears to show a U.S. missile striking an unidentified flying object off the coast of Yemen. The footage, captured by a U.S. Reaper drone, was presented during a House Oversight hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) on September 9, 2024.

The video, dated October 30, 2024, depicts a glowing orb being targeted by a Hellfire missile. After the missile makes contact, it seemingly bounces off the object and continues on its trajectory. Representative Eric Burlison, a Republican from Missouri, shared the video at the hearing, which was the first public display of this footage.

Lue Elizondo, a former senior intelligence official at the Pentagon, commented on the incident, stating, "We've never seen a Hellfire missile hit a target and bounce off. When a Hellfire makes a hit, a kinetic strike on something solid, there's usually not much left of whatever it is it's hitting. It's very, very destructive." He noted that the missile either redirected or glanced off the object, which is unusual for such a powerful weapon.

The video was provided by a whistleblower and has raised questions about the nature of the object and the military's engagement with it. The U.S. military was conducting airstrikes against Houthi targets in the region, but details about the specific mission related to the missile strike remain unclear. Pentagon officials have declined to comment on the video.

During the hearing, witnesses, including three military veterans, testified that no known human technology could survive a direct hit from a Hellfire missile. The missile is designed for precision strikes against various targets, including tanks and bunkers, and is known for its destructive capability.

Burlison stated on social media after the hearing, "Greenlight given to engage, missile appears to be ineffective against the target." He also mentioned that an independent review of the video is currently underway.

This hearing is part of a broader congressional effort to investigate UAP sightings, with lawmakers seeking greater transparency from the federal government. A recent government report indicated that over 750 new UAP sightings were reported between May 2023 and June 2024, prompting further scrutiny of these phenomena.

The Pentagon has maintained that it has not found evidence to suggest that any UAP are of extraterrestrial origin. However, the ongoing discussions and testimonies in Congress reflect a growing interest in understanding these mysterious objects and the implications for national security.