"Drone, Meteor Or UFO?": Buzz After Video Shows Missile Being Fired At Unknown Object In China
Videos on social media appear to capture a fireball being intercepted by a bright light in the sky, resulting in an instant explosion.
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A fiery object was observed streaking through the night sky over Shandong province last Friday.
A CCTV recording that has gone viral across social media platforms seemingly depicts China's military launching a missile at an unidentified flying object in Shandong province. The video clearly shows the moment of impact when the object was struck. According to Newsweek's report, local media sources were unable to identify the object, and information about the incident remains limited. However, it's believed that multiple projectiles were fired from an air defense system. Residents in the area reported hearing two loud explosions, resembling artillery fire.
Social media footage appears to show a fireball being intercepted by a bright flash in the sky, resulting in an immediate explosion. Several videos captured from different perspectives show the fireball following a curved trajectory before its destruction.
The enigmatic explosion quickly spread across social media platforms, generating theories that the Chinese military had intercepted and destroyed a drone, meteor, or unidentified flying object. Some internet users went further, suggesting that the military might have targeted and eliminated an extraterrestrial craft.
UFO investigator Tom Thompson noted, "Defense analysts indicate this matches the pattern of a missile-intercept test. A luminous point moved rapidly along a curved path." Another user on X commented, "Can anyone provide an explanation for this video from China? I thought it might be a meteor, but then it strikes whatever that object is coming from the left. Quite fascinating, though I'm not certain what it is."
A third commenter observed, "Moving at such a slow speed, it must be a drone," while another remarked, "Impressive regardless of what it is. A perfect interception rate."
🚨China's🇨🇳 Air Defence system shots down this Bolide over Shandong..Why are they shooting down meteors? pic.twitter.com/R6IQ83f7LX
— UAPWixy (@UAPWixy) September 15, 2025
Dr. Alfredo Carpineti, an astrophysics expert who examined the footage, expressed doubt about the nature of the object. He noted that while it initially resembles a meteor, its subsequent behavior raises questions. Reports suggesting a missile test have not been verified, and Chinese officials have not released any formal statement.
It's worth noting that China's military development is characterized by intense secrecy, making it one of the world's most non-transparent military operations. Despite possessing the second-largest defense budget globally, the actual extent of its military expenditure remains uncertain due to confidential procurement procedures. The Chinese government maintains strict secrecy regarding its premier military initiatives, recently strengthening regulations concerning "state secrets" to restrict online information sharing, particularly after images of its newest aircraft carrier appeared on Western social media platforms.