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friendly fire

/ˈfrendli ˈfaɪər/

Перевод: Военный термин, обозначающий случайное или непреднамеренное нападение, ранение или гибель, причинённые собственными войсками или союзниками, а не противником.

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/ˈfrendli ˈfaɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruВоенный термин, обозначающий случайное или непреднамеренное нападение, ранение или гибель, причинённые собственными войсками или союзниками, а не противником.

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.

    ruДружественный огонь

    • 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.