No. 7,523 in Russian
диверсия
"Диверсия" in English means "sabotage."
In a sentence
Враг организовал диверсию на складе боеприпасов.
The enemy organized sabotage at the ammunition depot.
Here, 'диверсия' is used to mean a deliberate act of sabotage or destruction, typically in a military or conflict context.
Эта диверсия была направлена на нарушение работы системы.
This sabotage was aimed at disrupting the system's operation.
In this example, 'диверсия' is used metaphorically to denote an action intended to disrupt or hinder functionality, not necessarily in a physical or violent manner.
Шпион был пойман при попытке совершить диверсию.
The spy was caught attempting to carry out sabotage.
Here, the term 'диверсия' again refers to intentional sabotage, implying a clandestine or secretive effort to cause damage or disruption.
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