In a startling series of events, multiple unidentified flying objects (UFOs) were reportedly sighted over UK airports, including Manchester, sparking widespread concern among aviation professionals.

Despite vivid accounts and high-quality footage captured by witnesses, government officials have dismissed the incidents as drones, leaving many questioning the official narrative.

The first reports surfaced online when a commercial pilot claimed to have spotted a metallic orb-like object while approaching Manchester Airport. According to the pilot, the orb hovered near the tarmac before ascending vertically at an astonishing speed. The incident was reported to Manchester Air Traffic Control, who allegedly dispatched ground vehicles to investigate the sighting.

Photos and videos of the mysterious object soon began circulating on social media, showing a shiny metallic sphere against a cloudy sky. Witnesses described the footage as some of the clearest visuals of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) seen to date.

“This isn’t like the blurry videos we’ve seen before,” one witness said. “The details on this object are incredible, and it moves in ways no drone or aircraft should be able to.”

The UK government has responded swiftly, categorizing the objects as “likely drones,” citing potential safety concerns around busy airspace. However, critics argue that the drone explanation falls short of addressing the peculiar flight behavior and the object’s rapid vertical ascent.