Investigation underway after UFO vanishes from radar in Kastamonu, Türkiye
An unidentified flying object that entered the radar in Kastamonu and disappeared after a while mobilized the gendarmerie and AFAD teams. (IHA Photo)
Turkish authorities are searching for an unidentified flying object (UFO) that entered radar detection Tuesday evening in Kastamonu before disappearing over a forested area in the Kirisoglu village vicinity.
The incident, which prompted an extensive response from local and national authorities, involved the Turkish Air Force, Kastamonu Provincial Gendarmerie Command, the Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate (AFAD), Gendarmerie Search and Rescue (JAK) and commando units.
Radar detection and disappearance of UFO
The object was first detected by radar at around 12:27 a.m. local time (9:27 p.m. GMT). Shortly after, it vanished from radar in the forested Kirisoglu region of the Kastamonu’s central district.
Authorities quickly mobilized to investigate, with thermal drones deployed to aid the search.
Ground and aerial searches
Teams have been utilizing advanced technology, including thermal-equipped drones, while commandos and other ground forces have been scanning the terrain on foot. Searches have also extended to the Ilgaz Mountain region, located on the border between Kastamonu and Cankiri provinces.
No trace of the object has been found so far. Officials suspect the unidentified object could be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Coordinated response efforts
The Turkish Air Force remains on high alert as search operations continue. AFAD and JAK teams are leading the search effort, which includes extensive aerial and ground operations in challenging terrain.
Authorities have not yet determined the nature or origin of the object, and investigations are ongoing.
