debris

Example Sentences

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The Saudi Energy Ministry acknowledged limited damage at the Ras Tanura refinery, saying debris from two drone strikes had struck it, causing a limited fire that was contained.

From MarketWatch

Some of the damage to civilian infrastructure in the Gulf states is accidental - resulting from debris falling from intercepted missiles.

From BBC

The volume of melted rock and the broad distribution of debris indicate a powerful event, though likely less intense than the impact that created the enormous Australasia field, which spans thousands of kilometers.

From Science Daily

The 57-year-old said several drones and missiles had been shot down but no debris had landed nearby.

From BBC

The 35-year-old said her sister's family and pets had to seek shelter in their apartment because they lived close to the Jebel Ali port, where there was "a lot of debris falling".

From BBC