as in incursion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
the irruptions of the Goths into Italy in the fifth century
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This includes, most notably, Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, both of which Israel has dismantled through air strikes, incursions, and high-profile assassinations.Uri Friedman, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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But Russia has struggled to push Ukrainian forces out of its Kursk border region following an incursion almost three months ago.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
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John Grant chief analyst at OAG Rising costs Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU and the United Kingdom, along with other Western nations, imposed a blanket flight ban on Russian aircraft.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin became the first senior US official to confirm the development on the record as North Korea and Russia have forged increasingly friendly ties since Moscow began its invasion.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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His support for a closer alignment with Moscow could embolden Russian aggression in Eastern Europe, leading to a potential complete Russian occupation of Ukraine and raids on NATO member countries.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Hankison, who had been with Louisville Metro Police for about 17 years at the time of the raid and was one of three officers to discharge their weapons that night, fired 10 rounds into Taylor's apartment through a covered glass door and window.Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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