This is the 13950th most frequent Russian word.
обстрелами
"Обстрелами" means "shelling" or "bombardments."
Here, 'обстрелов' refers to enemy artillery attacks on the city, describing their destructive impact.
Город сильно пострадал от обстрелов врага.
The city suffered greatly from the enemy's shelling.
'обстрелов' in this context underscores the action of seeking refuge due to ongoing artillery attacks.
Местные жители укрываются от обстрелов в подвалах.
Local residents are sheltering from the shelling in basements.
The word 'обстрелов' here highlights the aftermath and destruction caused by the attack.