Security cameras capture bright flash in sky over Kyiv

A powerful flash was seen in the sky over Kyiv on Wednesday night prompting confusion and alarm. Security camera footage shared online showed the moment a bright flash lit up the night sky at about 10pm local time. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► City authorities said it was caused by a Nasa satellite reentering the atmosphere, while the US space agency denied involvement. Nasa had announced earlier this week that a retired 300kg satellite would re-enter the atmosphere some time on Wednesday. But the space agency later said it had not occurred and no other satellite had re-entered. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Science #News #Ukraine #Russia #Satelite #NASA #Space