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No. 4,080 in Russian

обстрелы

"Обстрелы" means "shelling" or "bombardment" in English.

In a sentence

  • Обстрелы прекратились после подписания перемирия.

    The shelling ceased after the truce was signed.

    Here, 'обстрелы' is used in its plural form to indicate the act of shelling in a military context.

  • Мирные жители укрывались в подвалах во время обстрелов.

    Civilians sheltered in basements during the shellings.

    In this sentence, 'обстрелы' again refers to military shelling, emphasizing the situation and its impact on civilians.

  • В новостях сообщили о значительных разрушениях после обстрелов.

    The news reported significant destruction after the shellings.

    The term 'обстрелы' describes the cause of the destruction reported in the news.

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