Android Gradle Plugin 3.6.0 increases debug app size

Upgrading Android Gradle Plugin from 3.5.0 to 3.6.0 is doubling our .aab debug files:

  • Android Gradle Plugin 3.5.0:

    • debug .aab: 98 MB
    • release .aab: 96 MB
  • Android Gradle Plugin 3.6.0:

    • debug .aab: 248 MB
    • release .aab: 96 MB

Any idea why this is happening or how to avoid it?

Thank you.