This is the 4791st most frequent Russian word.
захватчиков
"Invaders" or "occupiers."
Here, 'захватчиков' refers to foreign military forces that occupied a city, conveying their role as invaders.
Город был освобождён от захватчиков после долгой осады.
The city was liberated from the invaders after a long siege.
In this context, 'захватчиков' denotes aggressors who entered the village forcibly, emphasizing their opposition by the locals.
Книга описывает борьбу местных жителей с захватчиками, вторгшимися в их деревню.
The book describes the struggle of the local residents against the invaders who invaded their village.
Here, 'захватчиков' is used more broadly to imply any potential threats or forces that could take control of the land.