air assault

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A look at how the reasons for war, along with objectives and timing, have shifted since the air assault began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

But he was no match for the army’s air assault.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

As tensions rose along the border, Israeli leaders considered launching a major air assault against Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, according to Israeli and U.S. officials.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Air Force, have been practicing fighting in an island jungle environment against an advanced enemy force, with exercises including paratrooper drops, a long-range air assault, and re-supply by air and sea.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

As a professional soldier based in Lviv in western Ukraine, Maksym had not told his mother that his air assault force had been sent south to stop the Russian offensive.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023