Forum:Xyz's destroyed?

So I was on dueling network and ran into a conundrum that I can't find easily on the web and was looking for some help. If an Xyz monster is destroyed by a card effect (ex. Smashing Ground), then the attachments are sent to the grave, do their effects activate. The ruling strictly says when they are detached, their effects activate, it doesn't mention anything about if the Xyz monster is destroyed. Is it assumed when a Xyz monster is destroyed it's attachments are detached? or are they simply sent to the grave without their effects? Grazzingcow (talk • contribs) 23:59, September 1, 2011 (UTC)