# The DCI assessment noted the DIA's suggestion that the Soviet Union might have had reasons for a covert test.

> The DCI assessment noted the DIA's suggestion that the Soviet Union might have had reasons for a covert test.

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Evidence · 1979 Vela incident

# The DCI assessment noted the DIA's suggestion that the Soviet Union might have had reasons for a covert test.

The DCI assessment noted the DIA's suggestion that the Soviet Union might have had reasons for a covert test.

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## What it bears on 1 answer

[Another state, such as a covert Soviet test.](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/vela-incident/answers/ANS0CW4X8FJ2T8D/another-state-such-as-a-covert-soviet-test)

Still possible

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## Cite it

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The DCI assessment noted the DIA's suggestion that the Soviet Union might have had reasons for a covert test. [Evidence EVD0CW4X8QC157F]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/EVD0CW4X8QC157F
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