контрнаступление

This is the 4004th most frequent Russian word.


контрнаступление

Counteroffensive.


Here, 'контрнаступление' is used as a noun referring to military strategy.

Армия начала контрнаступление на территории противника.

The army began a counteroffensive on the enemy's territory.


The word 'контрнаступление' is describing the event of reclaiming territory.

В ходе контрнаступления были отбиты ключевые позиции.

Key positions were reclaimed during the counteroffensive.


In this case, 'контрнаступление' points to a planned action or strategy.

План контрнаступления был разработан заранее.

The counteroffensive plan was developed in advance.