noun
- attacks made by aircraft on a target on the ground or sea, typically involving bombs or missiles
Usage: usually plural; military/defense context
Examples
- The military launched airstrikes against the enemy positions.
- Airstrikes were conducted to disrupt supply lines.
- The coalition carried out precision airstrikes on the facility.
- Civilian areas were affected by the airstrikes.
- Intelligence guided the timing of the airstrikes.