carpet bombing

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“The Israelis talk about precise target bombing, but the extent of destruction of these hospitals indicate that in fact it was saturation, almost carpet bombing,” Sidoti told Salon.

From Salon

Surovikin, dubbed "General Armageddon" for his use of carpet bombing tactics during Russia's intervention in Syria's civil war, briefly headed Russia’s campaign in Ukraine last year before being demoted in January.

From Reuters

This focus didn't play out over months but through a two-week carpet bombing.

From Salon

Just as Agent Orange, napalm and carpet bombing in Vietnam didn’t hasten the war’s conclusion, neither will cluster munitions be the “game changer” that will noticeably affect the outcome of the current conflict in Ukraine.

From Seattle Times

Mr Gould said while he appreciated those policies could ease other problems, such as the increase in second homes in coastal communities, he believes the "carpet bombing" approach is having unforeseen consequences.

From BBC