Why were 4 files removed from war.gov/UFO? Current file count = 158 (17-May-2026)
A user notes that four files have been removed from the war.gov/UFO repository, reducing the file count from 162 to 158 between May 8 and May 17, 2026, with no official explanation provided.
Key claims
- –war.gov/UFO file repository contained 162 files on May 8, 2026
- –File count reduced to 158 by May 17, 2026
- –No official change log or index provided by the site
- –Four files removed without announced reason
- Event date
- 2026-05-17
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