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friendly fire

/ˈfrendli ˈfaɪər/

Traducción: Término militar que designa un ataque, herida o muerte accidental o no intencionada causada por las propias fuerzas o las aliadas, y no por el enemigo.

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/ˈfrendli ˈfaɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • esTérmino militar que designa un ataque, herida o muerte accidental o no intencionada causada por las propias fuerzas o las aliadas, y no por el enemigo.

A military term referring to accidental or unintentional attack, injury, or death inflicted by one's own forces or allies, rather than by the enemy.

  1. Accidental attack by alliesC1formal

    An attack by one's own side that causes injury or death to friendly forces, often due to misidentification or error.

    esfuego amigo

    • The soldiers were killed by friendly fire during the night operation.
    • The military investigation concluded that the casualties were caused by friendly fire.
    • Friendly fire incidents are a tragic but known risk in combat.