rocket attack
Projectile weapon assault
A rocket attack is an assault using rockets—unguided or guided projectiles propelled by explosive propellant.
The term typically describes military strikes or terrorist actions targeting buildings, vehicles, or populated areas: The base came under rocket attack at dawn.
Unlike artillery shells, rockets carry their own propulsion, allowing launch from simple platforms or vehicles.
- missileSelf-guided airborne weapon
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- air raidAerial military attack
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- direct hitStrike exactly on target
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- war violencemassacre, bombardment, bombing, shelling, combat
- Air Combatair strike, airstrikes, fighter pilot, bombing run, combat aircraft
- airstrikesairstrike, air strike, air raid, bombing run, bombing raid
- gunfireshoot, gunshot, artillery fire, fire, gunfire
- violenceviolence, brutality, physical violence, aggression, bloodshed
- Military Strikesairstrike, air strike, drone strike, missile strike, surgical strike
rocket attackmissile defense
System intercepting hostile projectiles
air defense · ceasefire · withdrawal · retreat · protective measures
rocket attackpeace
Freedom from disturbance
ceasefire · truce · armistice · peace treaty · détente
rocket attackhumanitarian aid
Crisis relief for sufferers
rescue mission · relief effort · aid delivery · evacuation · protection
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