civilians
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An unspecified number of civilians were also injured during the operation, which was carried out "with rigour, balance and respect for citizens' rights", the police statement said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Ukrainian officials spent months publicly demanding that Russia allow civilians some safe route out of Oleshky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Beyond that, the spa champions a culture of discretion that attracts celebrities and civilians alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Roughly 2,000 civilians remain in Oleshky, according to Ukrainian officials, who remain in touch with residents by phone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
They saw no civilians, no hospital or humanitarian-aid workers, as had been common in areas like the Napoleon-St.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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