'Timelapse'captures missile strikes and interceptions over Kyiv
On the night of 26–27 December 2025, the satellite Timelapse aboard the International Space Station recorded a massive missile attack on Kyiv. The video shows Ukrainian air defenses in action, missiles in flight, and explosions across the city and surrounding region.
This was one of the most serious attacks on the capital in recent months. Russia launched ten ballistic missiles of the Iskander-M and Kinzhal types, along with thirty cruise missiles — Kh-101, Iskander-K, and Kh-22. The satellite footage captures the trajectory of each missile, interception flashes, and series of explosions so bright they were visible even from orbit.
Experts highlight that the footage demonstrates the effective work of Ukrainian air defense. “Even from space, you can see how the air defense systems intercept missiles, preventing them from reaching residential areas,” they commented.
Thanks to active air defenses, most targets were destroyed in the air, and damage on the ground remained localized. The satellite video allows viewers to see the scale of the attack and provides a real-time view of events in Kyiv’s night sky.
The footage has been published online and serves as evidence of the scale of the strikes. It helps assess the threat and demonstrates how modern surveillance and air defense systems operate under real combat conditions.
The attack also temporarily slowed production of Flamingo missiles at a local plant, though output has since resumed. Russia once again targeted Naftogaz gas infrastructure.
