Authorities in Shandong deny claims of shoot-down after fireball-like event
By Teo Blaškovic Sunday, September 14, 2025
A fireball-like luminous event was observed over Weifang and Rizhao in Shandong Province, China, between 12:45 and 13:02 UTC on September 12, 2025. Videos showed a bright object crossing the night sky followed by a flash, leading to speculation on social media that it was intercepted or shot down.
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Chinese air defense systems in the coastal city of Weifang, Shandong province, shot down an unidentified object.
Details of the event:
- What happened: Two loud explosions were heard in Weifang before an object moving at high speed was shot down.
- Official response: Weifang Emergency Bureau officials stated they had no information on the incident. No official explanation was released.
- Public speculation: Social media users offered varied theories for the incident, ranging from a missile test to a meteorite or even a UFO.
- Media coverage: Russian-affiliated media outlet prm.ua reported on the incident, sourcing the information to the World Journal. The World Journal is a major Chinese-language newspaper in North America, suggesting the report originated from outside of mainland Chinese state media.
- Alternative interpretations: It is possible that the incident involved a military test or the interception of a civilian drone. However, the lack of official information has fueled speculation.
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