hostile fire
Americannoun
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The Pentagon released the identities of six US crew members killed during the crash of a refuelling aircraft in western Iraq earlier this week, which authorities said was not caused by "hostile fire".
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
This is the fourth U.S. manned aircraft taken down since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury — with none being hostile fire from Iran.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
A US plan to deliver aid to Gaza from a floating pier at sea will be fraught with security challenges, notably hostile fire and crowds of desperate civilians on the shore.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024
It is intended to reduce the need for several single-role aircraft, such as AC-130 gunships or the A-10 Thunderbolt II tank buster, to loiter in a targeted area and perhaps be exposed to hostile fire.
From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2022
If an intact reserve remains, it should be placed in a covering position, preferably on a flank, to check the pursuit and thus enable the defeated troops to withdraw beyond reach of hostile fire.
From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)
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