air assault

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In the air assault on Iran that began Saturday, American fighter pilots are flying sortie after sortie alongside refueling tankers, reconnaissance planes, bombers, drones and other U.S. aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

This week, the IDF announced a new ground and air assault in central Gaza, targeting what it said were Hamas fighters who had regrouped there.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024

Gen. Ihor Skibiuk as commander of Ukraine’s air assault forces; and Maj.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024

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