A recently declassified image from the Canadian government has revealed a bizarre UFO, described as a cylindrical object, shot down by a U.S. fighter jet in a joint operation with Canadian forces. This was one of three unidentified aerial objects taken down by the U.S. Air Force following the sighting of a massive Chinese spy balloon over the U.S.

While initially thought to be spy balloons, these objects were much smaller. Canadian Brigadier-General Eric Laforest described one of the objects as having a white body, metallic top, and a 20-foot wire with a package hanging below. A Pentagon memo described it as a "small metallic balloon with a tethered payload."

The eerie image, declassified after a Freedom of Information request, was initially withheld due to concerns it might create confusion. Nonetheless, its release has fueled further speculation about UFO sightings and their true nature. Once dismissed as conspiracy theories, UFOs are now a national security concern, with U.S. officials acknowledging their existence.

Former President Donald Trump, known for his interest in UFOs, has promised to declassify more footage if re-elected, hinting at revealing files on the infamous Roswell incident. With increased government transparency and credible witnesses coming forward, UFOs are becoming a serious topic in global discussions about security and the unknown.