civilians

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The company justified the move, saying that it wanted to ensure its images were not used "by adversarial actors to target allied and Nato-partner personnel and civilians".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

Behind the screens are ordinary civilians – mothers, taxi drivers and veterans.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The adults, civilians and soldiers, spoke about the weather, planting seasons, hunting, and nothing about the war.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah