projectiles

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BBC Verify analysis shows key characteristics of the vessel in the footage match with Barakah, a Liberian-flagged tanker which reported being struck by unknown projectiles in early May, according to the ship's operators.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It still might not be the best idea to let people throw projectiles as the night goes on, though.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“We don’t have photographs, site plans, measurements, the recovery of projectiles, blood spatter analysis, all of those things we would normally get at a crime scene.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

On 11 March, the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck by two projectiles while attempting to pass through.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Unfortunately, the recoil knocked the easel sideways and sent more projectiles shooting all over the room.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan