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2023-10-11 04:27:12 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F7BDBB730267C9E6D4A914AC62BBA13C651A51EC5DCE5AAD6C976E5E8061EA66
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This is not evidence of the use of white phosphorus. Reference image: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A-1E_drops_white_phosphorus_bomb_1966.jpg The visible debris could be any number of different materials. Furthermore, White phosphorus isn't illegal under international law. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/jus-bello-white-phosphorus-getting-law-correct#:~:text=White%20phosphorus%20munitions%20are%20per,civilians%20or%20launch%20attacks%20indiscriminately.
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