"However redundant that may be... were they shaped like this ?"
No. These were not flares. I am certain of that. They were rock steady in the sky when they were not moving. I guess I’ll have to watch the news tomorrow and see if there is a report.
Combination of parachute flares and aircraft.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/aviation/ufo/4304197
"However redundant that may be... were they shaped like this ?"