This October 2001 State Department cable concerns disputed reports that Russian aircraft violated Georgian airspace and bombed the Kodori Gorge. Its “UFO” language appears in a Russian official’s denial, while the cable’s own comment rejects that framing and sharply criticizes the Russian explanation.

George Knapp’s statement recounts his UAP reporting, long-running discussions with Senator Harry Reid, connections with Robert Bigelow and NIDS, claims about a Soviet-era investigation, and his account of how AAWSAP, AATIP, the UAP Task Force, and AARO relate. Its historical assertions are presented as Knapp’s testimony and remain distinct from independently verified findings.