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That is why analysts stress that identifying any missile type requires careful investigation.

Why Confirmation Takes Time
When explosions involving potential military weapons occur, investigators typically follow several steps before drawing conclusions.

These steps may include:

Collecting physical debris from the blast site

Analyzing fragments to identify materials and manufacturing signatures

Examining blast patterns to determine how the explosion occurred

Reviewing radar or satellite data if available

Only after this process can investigators determine what type of weapon or explosive caused the damage.

Because of these complexities, early claims shared on social media are often revised as new evidence becomes available.