No. 281 in Russian
войск
"Войск" is the genitive plural form of "войско," meaning "troops" or "forces."
In a sentence
Командир войск разработал план обороны.
The commander of the troops developed a defense plan.
The word "войск" here is in the genitive plural form and refers to military units (troops) managed by a commander.
Передвижение войск было замечено разведкой.
The movement of troops was detected by reconnaissance.
In this sentence, "войск" is used in the genitive plural form, indicating possession or relation to troop movements.
Поддержка союзных войск оказалась своевременной.
The support of allied forces turned out to be timely.
Here, "войск" is again in the genitive plural form, signifying association with the allied forces.
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