This feels like an op to me. The timing is uncanny. If this story develops, I predict some escalation of current conflicts with some advanced weaponry (chemical, biological, nuclear, energy, space-based, etc) and the alien story to be used as cover.
Alternatively, it’s a continuation of reactionary mobilization propaganda. Thought?
Oh my God I don’t care about UFOs. They wheel out this story every couple of weeks and it’s so obviously a distraction.