This is the 4080th most frequent Russian word.
обстрелы
"Обстрелы" means "shelling" or "bombardment" in English.
Here, 'обстрелы' is used in its plural form to indicate the act of shelling in a military context.
Обстрелы прекратились после подписания перемирия.
The shelling ceased after the truce was signed.
In this sentence, 'обстрелы' again refers to military shelling, emphasizing the situation and its impact on civilians.
Мирные жители укрывались в подвалах во время обстрелов.
Civilians sheltered in basements during the shellings.
The term 'обстрелы' describes the cause of the destruction reported in the news.