civilians

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Ukraine's military said its forces had struck an elite Russian military drone unit in the area, in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, and had not targeted civilians.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Ukraine denied targeting civilians, saying it had hit a Russian drone unit stationed in the Starobilsk area.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Besides, who still speaks about the Iranian civilians?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Four civilians were transported to the hospital for treatment, three from smoke inhalation injuries and one from a trauma injury, according to Capt. John Clingingsmith Jr., a spokesperson for the Cal Fire Riverside Unit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He began to see civilians: important people in very good clothes, some sleek carriages, many slaves.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara