debris
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Debris and warped metal which may be munition fragments can also be seen on a street in the residential area.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Debris “from bunker buster munitions can be seen around both sets of tunnel entrances,” Lair said in a social-media post.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at the base of the Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped building sometimes touted as the world's first seven-star hotel.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Debris landed on beaches and roadways in Turks and Caicos.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026
Debris knocked against the sides, and more than one burst of flame erupted out of the water, making me jump each time.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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