Russian meteorite exploded in air instead of hitting the ground because a UFO shot it down

It's in the Daily Mail, so it must be true.  

• Theory is based on analysis of several different pieces of footage
• U.F.O. watchers claim object seen close by could be a U.F.O.
• They suggest alien 'guardian angels' blasted rock to minimise threat 
• Reports of a surge in UFO sightings in the Urals before the strike

The meteorite that crashed on Russia was hit by an unidentified flying object causing it to explode and shatter over the Urals, it has been claimed.

U.F.O enthusiasts insist a small 'object' can be seen colliding with the meteorite on its trajectory through the atmosphere, despite the fact there were no reports of Russia launching missiles to down the celestial intruder, they claim.