No. 4,004 in Russian
контрнаступление
Counteroffensive.
In a sentence
Армия начала контрнаступление на территории противника.
The army began a counteroffensive on the enemy's territory.
Here, 'контрнаступление' is used as a noun referring to military strategy.
В ходе контрнаступления были отбиты ключевые позиции.
Key positions were reclaimed during the counteroffensive.
The word 'контрнаступление' is describing the event of reclaiming territory.
План контрнаступления был разработан заранее.
The counteroffensive plan was developed in advance.
In this case, 'контрнаступление' points to a planned action or strategy.
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