civilian casualties
Example Sentences
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The Nigerian air force said it is investigating reports of civilian casualties.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
That leaves the Islamic Republic with a 100% civilian casualty ratio—a benchmark of the number of civilian casualties relative to combatant ones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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
Live-fire military exercises held across South Korea have mostly taken place without incident - though there have been rare cases of civilian casualties.
From BBC • 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
