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SLIN Moscow KRASNAYA ZVEZDA in Russian 4 Sep 90 First Edition p 4
SUBS [TASS correspondent V. Belousov report: "UFO Over Murmansk"
SUBJ Airship-Like UFO Sighted Over Murmansk
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2 [Text] Murmansk, 2 Sep -- An unusual event for inhabitants of the North
occurred tonight, while residents of the polar city of Murmansk were
watching the "Vremya" program. A large illuminated ball suddenly appeared
above the city, slowly moving toward the Kola Peninsula from the sea.
3 The TASS correspondent was told at the Air Defense Staff that the
unidentified flying object resembles a large airship and is flying at an
altitude of 25 km. The Air Defense soldiers are keeping it under
observation. (endall) 4 sep - 04/1400z sep BT #7194 NNNN
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