attacks
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That’s because when a snake bites and punctures the skin and transfers venom into the victim’s body, the venom attacks the skin, soft tissue and connective tissue beneath it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The confrontation could continue for months through cycles of attacks, mediation and temporary ceasefires.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The attacks have disrupted flows through a pipeline that delivers Russian and Kazakh oil to the Black Sea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In late 2023 and early 2024, the Houthis hijacked a commercial ship in the Red Sea and launched attacks on dozens of other vessels, leading container-shipping companies to halt their Red Sea routes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Unlike the kamikaze attacks flown by Japanese pilots, taran wasn’t meant to be a suicide maneuver.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
