projectile

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Meanwhile, the UN nuclear watchdog said Iranian authorities had reported a projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant but that it caused no damage.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

On Thursday, a ship operated by Maersk was hit by fragments of a projectile, causing a fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The United Arab Emirates government said fragments of another projectile hit a residential building in the touristy Dubai Marina neighborhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Instead of using my akrafena to deflect it, I freeze in place—watching the projectile soar toward me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer