air raid

• Атака, при которой военные самолеты сбрасывают бомбы или запускают ракеты по наземной цели, обычно по городу, военной базе или стратегическому объекту.

An attack in which military aircraft drop bombs or launch missiles on a ground target, typically a city, military base, or strategic location.

1. Military attack from the airB2formal

   An attack by military aircraft, often involving bombs, against a ground target.

   Авианалёт

   • The city was evacuated before the air raid began.
   • Air raid sirens warned residents to take shelter.
   • The military launched an air raid on the enemy base.