CEFR B2

drone strike

noun phrase

Meaning

An attack carried out by a drone, typically an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which is controlled remotely and equipped with missiles or other explosives.

Examples

The country's military forces have been using drone strikes to combat terrorism in the region.
Drone strikes have become a controversial topic in international relations due to concerns about civilian casualties.

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drone strike (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /droʊn straɪk/

Definition

An attack carried out by a drone, typically an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which is controlled remotely and equipped with missiles or other explosives.

Examples

The country's military forces have been using drone strikes to combat terrorism in the region.
Drone strikes have become a controversial topic in international relations due to concerns about civilian casualties.

How to Use drone strike

carry out a drone strike (verb phrase): to conduct a drone strike — "The military carried out a drone strike against the enemy's hideout."
be targeted by a drone strike (verb phrase): to be the target of a drone strike — "The village was targeted by a drone strike, resulting in several civilian casualties."

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