civilian casualties
Example Sentences
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Most victims were Hezbollah fighters, but there were some civilian casualties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
He specifically called on the U.S. and Israel to end the war, as “human suffering deepens, civilian casualties mount, and the global economic impact is increasingly devastating.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Hengaw expressed "grave concern" over rising civilian casualties.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said he was "dismayed" by reports of the air strikes and civilian casualties.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Rules of engagement are typically in place to avoid unnecessary civilian casualties, abide by international law, and prevent friendly-fire incidents.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
