Definition of surgical strike
: a carefully planned military attack that does not damage the surrounding area
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“Surgical strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgical%20strike. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
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