combat zone

Example Sentences

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At a workshop for the 79th brigade, engineers who previously made only aerial remote-controlled drones are now tasked with upgrading unmanned ground vehicles for use in combat zones.

From BBC

British troops are not going into Gaza, as it currently stands, and they are not being sent into a combat zone.

From BBC

While physical interception is required in a combat zone, it may not be the best approach when dealing with drones hovering over a crowded stadium or a nuclear power plant, said Strobel.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to one soldier in the area who wished to remain anonymous, rotating troops has become even more dangerous than having them stay in the combat zone.

From Barron's

An Israeli military spokesman warned Palestinians on Saturday morning that the area around Gaza City remains a dangerous combat zone and that staying poses a significant risk.

From The Wall Street Journal