Meteorite explodes in the sky over Kyiv: video of the moment
13 March 00:25
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Late in the evening on Wednesday, March 12, an explosion was heard in Kyiv, which occurred in the absence of an air raid alert. Subsequently, videos of an unknown object in the sky began to appear on social media. Some believe it could have been a comet or meteorite, while others report a car explosion, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Was it a meteorite? Eyewitnesses showed a video of the moment
A video circulating on social media shows a bright object appearing in the sky and exploding in a few seconds, leaving a trail behind. Many Kyiv residents felt the sound wave from the explosion and tried to determine what exactly happened.
Some netizens are convinced that a meteorite exploded over Kyiv.
“The explosion we all heard was caused by this thing. It’s not a rocket or a drone, but it’s very strange…” eyewitnesses write in the comments under the video.
Was it really a meteorite? Other versions of the explosion
Initially, local publics reported that the explosion in Kyiv could have been caused by an arson attack on a military vehicle, which subsequently detonated.
However, many people noticed a bright object falling in the sky, which led to speculation that a meteorite had fallen.
“A shooting star is just a coincidence,” was the explanation given in local Telegram channels. However, this information needs further confirmation.
What do experts say?
At the moment, official sources have not confirmed any of the versions.
More information about the nature of the explosion is likely to be available soon.
