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

The UN said on Friday it "strongly condemns any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, wherever they occur," adding it couldn't verify details due to restricted access to the area.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

While there are few legal limits for killing belligerents in wartime, she said, civilians suspected of crimes should be captured and prosecuted.

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

There were fifty-three people aboard, about half of them Norwegian civilians.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin