Quick guide to war terminology

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Russia has invaded Ukraine: what we know so far. – Source

US-backed foreign intervention has led to the disaster in Haiti. – Source

Israeli military says it is carrying out ‘limited’ ground operation targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon. – Source

On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which started in 2014. The invasion, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. – Wikipedia

On 19 March 2011, a multi-state NATO-led coalition began a military intervention in Libya to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 (UNSCR 1973), in response to events during the First Libyan Civil War. – Wikipedia

On 1 October, the IDF confirmed the existence of their ground operation in a statement on Telegram, specifying that they intended to strike Hezbollah infrastructure. Shortly after the release of this statement, IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari also confirmed the operation. – Wikipedia

 

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