airstrikes

Example:The air attack was launched just before dawn to catch the enemy off guard.

Definition:An attack carried out by aircraft against ground or naval targets. It is a form of aerial combat involving the use of aircraft to launch attacks.

Example:The air raid was conducted without warning, causing widespread panic among the civilian population.

Definition:An organized attack by aircraft against a target in an enemy-held area, usually involving strategic bombing during a war or air defense operations during peacetime.