civilian

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In a separate post on social media, the outlet said the U.S. was attempting to intercept the tanker, bound for Murmansk, Russia, despite its “clear civilian status.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"This facility had been occupied by Daesh, most likely to store weapons and explosives. The area around the facility is devoid of any civilian habitation," the statement added.

From Barron's

There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the strike late on Saturday and all the aircraft returned safely, the MoD added.

From BBC

Moscow warned of "consequences", but Ukraine said the attack targeted a military gathering that was closed to civilians.

From Barron's

AFP news agency quoted a source in Ukraine's defence forces as confirming that, while a strike did take place, the attack had targeted a military gathering that was closed to civilians.

From BBC