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2024-10-09 18:48:28 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
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The statement is based on a report from USNI indicating that the most common type of explosives inside the missiles are "GBU-31." They are known for their ability to penetrate heavily reinforced concrete or steel structures thanks to a casing made of depleted uranium. https://m.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-822282 https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2024/october/closer-look-israels-use-80-bunker-buster-jdams-beirut https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1430194/has-israel-bombed-beiruts-southern-suburbs-with-depleted-uranium-munitions.html
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