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Attacks in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria
The 2022 Transnistria attacks were a series of five incidents reported in the Eastern European breakaway state of Transnistria, internationally recognized
2022_Transnistria_attacks
Ongoing frozen conflict between Moldova and Transnistria
The Transnistria conflict (Romanian: Conflictul din Transnistria; Russian: Приднестровский конфликт, romanized: Pridnestrovsky konflikt; Ukrainian: Придністровський
Transnistria_conflict
Events in the year 2022 in Transnistria. President of Transnistria: Vadim Krasnoselsky Prime Minister of Transnistria: Aleksandr Martynov (until 30 May)
2022_in_Transnistria
Autonomous region of Moldova
unrecognized state of Transnistria, a territory under Russian military occupation. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Transnistria War broke out
Administrative-Territorial Units of the Left Bank of the Dniester
Administrative-Territorial_Units_of_the_Left_Bank_of_the_Dniester
1990–1992 separatist conflict in Moldova
The Transnistrian War (Romanian: Războiul din Transnistria; Russian: Война в Приднестровье, romanized: Voyna v Pridnestrovye) was an armed conflict that
Transnistrian_War
President of Transnistria since 2016
the 3rd and current president of Transnistria. Previously, he served as a member of the Supreme Council of Transnistria from the 7th district, as 6th Speaker
Vadim_Krasnoselsky
Proposals since the Transnistria conflict
outbreak of the Transnistria conflict, there have been efforts and proposals to reincorporate the unrecognized state of Transnistria into Moldova. Following
Reintegration of Transnistria into Moldova
Reintegration_of_Transnistria_into_Moldova
Proposed Russian annexation of part of Moldova
of Transnistria, a breakaway state internationally recognized as part of Moldova, has requested annexation by Russia numerous times. Transnistria is a
Proposed Russian annexation of Transnistria
Proposed_Russian_annexation_of_Transnistria
Military unit
Operational Group of Russian Forces in Transnistria (OGRF; Romanian: Grupul Operativ al Trupelor Ruse din Transnistria, GOTR; Russian: Оперативная группа
Operational Group of Russian Forces
Operational_Group_of_Russian_Forces
Stoppage of Russian natural gas supply
Moldova's unrecognized breakaway region of Transnistria stopped receiving natural gas supplies from Russia on 31 December 2024, at 19:50 EET (17:50 UTC)
2025_Moldovan_energy_crisis
Transnistrian state security service
Robert Lansing Institut. April 26, 2022. "Possible 'false flag' attacks in separatist Moldovan region of Transnistria raises concerns Russia plans to expand
Ministry of State Security (Transnistria)
Ministry_of_State_Security_(Transnistria)
Unrecognized state in Eastern Europe
Transnistria, officially known as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR) and locally as Pridnestrovie, is a landlocked breakaway state internationally
Transnistria
trolleybus killed two and injured ten. In 2022, several incidents happened during the 2022 Transnistria attacks between 25 and 27 April and again on 6 May
Crime_in_Transnistria
Spillover of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Some[who?] believe Russia wants to create a land corridor to Transnistria, or bring Transnistria into the war completely. On 31 August 1989, the Supreme Soviet
Moldova and the Russo-Ukrainian war
Moldova_and_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war
President of Transnistria from 2011 to 2016
served as the second President of Transnistria, from 2011 to 2016. He was a deputy to the Supreme Soviet of Transnistria from 2000 until his election as
Yevgeny_Shevchuk
Military forces of the state of Transnistria
of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic are the military forces of Transnistria, a self-proclaimed and internationally unrecognized breakaway state located
Armed_Forces_of_Transnistria
President of Transnistria from 1991 to 2011
Smirnov in the Moldovan Supreme Soviet. The OSTK candidates, mostly from Transnistria in the country's eastern periphery, were a small fraction of the body's
Igor_Smirnov_(politician)
Military weapons deposit in Cobasna, part of Moldova but under Transnistrian control
Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 27 April 2022. "Possible 'false flag' attacks in separatist Moldovan region of Transnistria raises concerns Russia plans to expand
Cobasna_ammunition_depot
Oblast 2022 Russian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 crash Russian mystery fires 2022 Transnistria attacks Ukraine and weapons of mass destruction 2022 Yeysk Su-34
Outline of the Russo-Ukrainian war
Outline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war
Two bombings in Transnistria in 2006
de facto capital of Moldova's unrecognized breakaway region of Transnistria. The attacks took place on 6 July and 13 August, and no connection was ultimately
2006_Tiraspol_bombings
Schools teaching in the Romanian language in Transnistria
The Romanian-language schools in Transnistria are subject to limitations by the government of Transnistria, an unrecognized breakaway region of Moldova
Romanian-language schools in Transnistria
Romanian-language_schools_in_Transnistria
Commune in Transnistria, Moldova
two cities. Reports of an attack on a military unit of the Armed Forces of Transnistria near Parcani appeared on 25 April 2022. It was later clarified that
Parcani,_Transnistria
President of Moldova since 2020
January, Sandu said that Moldovan authorities would allow residents of Transnistria to be vaccinated with the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. The first
Maia_Sandu
International trade issue
Transnistrian region by declaring that it will only import goods from Transnistria with documents processed by Moldovan customs offices, as part of the
2006 Transnistrian customs crisis
2006_Transnistrian_customs_crisis
2022 Transnistria attacks: Moldova's Supreme Security Council convenes an emergency meeting after yesterday's attacks in the breakaway Transnistria.
2022_in_Moldova
2005 plan to end the Transnistria conflict
Defense Council Petro Poroshenko in an effort to bring an end to the Transnistria conflict by peaceful means with the support of Moldova and the Organization
Yushchenko_Plan
2003 proposed settlement between Moldova and Transnistria
a final settlement of relations between Moldova and Transnistria and a solving of the Transnistria conflict. The Transnistrian War followed armed clashes
Kozak_memorandum
International border in Eastern Europe
highway H33. In 2022, after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present), checkpoints along the breakaway republic of Transnistria were closed. The
Moldova–Ukraine_border
Largest confrontation of the Transnistria War
Romania; and the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR, commonly known as Transnistria), an unrecognized breakaway state that declared independence from Moldova
Battle_of_Bender_(1992)
President of Moldova from 1990 to 1997
Russian ban of Moldovan wines 2012 Moldova security zone incident 2022 Transnistria attacks 2025 Moldovan energy crisis Resolution attempts 1997 Moscow memorandum
Mircea_Snegur
Trilateral peacekeeping force on the Moldova–Ukraine border
peacekeeping force and joint military command structure from Moldova, Transnistria (Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic / PMR), and Russia that operates in
Joint_Control_Commission
Airfield in Tiraspol, Transnistria
the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022. Mi-8 Helicopter in Transnistria Destroyed by Drone in Obvious Faked Attack, archived from the original
Tiraspol_Airfield
Multilateral negotiation platform aimed at solving the Transnistria conflict
aimed at finding a solution to the Transnistria conflict between Moldova and the unrecognized state of Transnistria. It is composed of the latter two,
5+2_format
Transnistrian foreign minister and diplomat
from journalists. Ignatiev blamed Ukraine for the April 2022 terrorist attacks in Transnistria, and he stated on July of that year at an interview with
Vitaly_Ignatiev
Capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state of Moldova
romanized: Tyraspol', [tɪˈrɑspolʲ]) is the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state of Moldova, where it is the second-largest city. The
Tiraspol
Portion of Ukraine during World War II
The Transnistria Governorate (Romanian: Guvernământul Transnistriei) was a Romanian-administered territory between the Dniester and Southern Bug, conquered
Transnistria_Governorate
Commune in Transnistria, Moldova
flying over the village on 6 May 2022. This was part of a 2022 series of attacks that happened in Transnistria as the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine was
Vărăncău,_Transnistria
President of Moldova from 2016 to 2020
breakaway republic of Transnistria Vadim Krasnoselsky. This meeting was the first meeting of the leaders of Moldova and Transnistria in 8 years. In October
Igor_Dodon
Commune in Transnistria, Moldova
drones came from Ukraine. Several attacks had recently occurred in Transnistria at the time. They occurred during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, and
Cobasna
Chronological list of events related to the Transnistria War
list of incidents and other notable occurrences related to the War of Transnistria, including events leading up to the war. 30 December 1988: in Chişinău
Timeline of the Transnistrian War
Timeline_of_the_Transnistrian_War
Referendum in unrecognized state
double referendum was held in Moldova's unrecognized breakaway region of Transnistria on 17 September 2006. Voters were asked whether they approved of the
2006 Transnistrian independence referendum
2006_Transnistrian_independence_referendum
Eight points to be implemented in the Transnistria conflict settlement process
improve the situation of the Transnistria conflict between Moldova and the unrecognized breakaway state of Transnistria. These eight points, which had
Berlin_Plus_package
Soviet minelaying vehicle
zones for tanks, as well as defending against attacks from tanks and mechanized units. In Transnistria at least eight GMZ-3 were inherited from the Soviet
GMZ-3
Bilateral relations
Transnistria–Ukraine relations is the bilateral relationship between the Pridnestrovian Moldovan Republic (commonly known as Transnistria) and Ukraine
Transnistria–Ukraine relations
Transnistria–Ukraine_relations
part of a series of attacks that struck Transnistria in 2022 while the Russian invasion of Ukraine was taking place. Since April 5, 2022 Radio Rossii transmits
Grigoriopol_transmitter
territories of Ukraine and it was also held for Russian nationals in Transnistria, an occupied unrecognized breakaway region of Moldova. Legislative elections
2026 Russian legislative election
2026_Russian_legislative_election
Russian radio station
26 April 2022, one of the multiple antenna systems of Vesti FM was blown up by unknown perpetrators, as part of the wider Transnistria attacks. However
Vesti_FM
Military unit
1980s, the headquarters was moved to Tiraspol, the capital of Soviet Transnistria. On 1 April 1992, the President of Russia Boris Yeltsin ordered that
14th Guards Combined Arms Army
14th_Guards_Combined_Arms_Army
about the death of Pisari before the Assembly. Human rights in Transnistria Transnistria conflict Murder of Tamaz Ginturi Barry, Ellen (3 January 2012)
2012 Moldova security zone incident
2012_Moldova_security_zone_incident
2022 missile attacks on Vinnytsia, Ukraine
launched several rocket attacks on Vinnytsia, Ukraine, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A Russian attack in July 2022 which killed 28 people including
Vinnytsia strikes (2022–present)
Vinnytsia_strikes_(2022–present)
divergence of the Russian and Moldovan positions regarding the future of Transnistria. A year earlier, the Russian Duma had demanded a ban on Moldovan wine
2006 Russian ban of Moldovan and Georgian wines
2006_Russian_ban_of_Moldovan_and_Georgian_wines
history of Transnistria shows that Transnistria has been home to numerous ethnic groups, in varying proportions, over time. The word "Transnistria" means
Demographic history of Transnistria
Demographic_history_of_Transnistria
Bilateral relations
Russian support for the self-proclaimed Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria) and a substantial Russian military presence therein strained Moldovan
Moldova–Russia_relations
Moldovan politician (born 1941)
grandfather Isidor Sârbu was the mayor of Corjova during the Romanian rule in Transnistria and an anti-communist fighter in Romania after 1944. Voronin's mother
Vladimir_Voronin
President of Moldova from 2012 to 2016
Russian ban of Moldovan wines 2012 Moldova security zone incident 2022 Transnistria attacks 2025 Moldovan energy crisis Resolution attempts 1997 Moscow memorandum
Nicolae_Timofti
Series of cyberattacks which began on 27 April 2007
cyber attacks. Markov alleged the aide acted on his own while residing in an unrecognised republic of the former Soviet Union, possibly Transnistria. On
2007_cyberattacks_on_Estonia
President of Moldova from 1997 to 2001
of President of Moldova". www.moldpres.md. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2023-12-15. правды», Леонид РЯБКОВ | Сайт «Комсомольской
Petru_Lucinschi
an agreement governing relations between Moldova and Transnistria aimed at solving the Transnistria conflict. Translated from the original Russian text
1997_Moscow_memorandum
Golta, Transnistria, 1942–1944". Holocaust and Genocide Studies. 18 (1): 1–26. doi:10.1093/hgs/dch037. ISSN 8756-6583. Matt, Lebovic (January 2022). "Romania's
The_Holocaust_in_Romania
Period of escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine
services of preparing "provocations" against Russian soldiers stationed at Transnistria, a breakaway unrecognised state internationally considered part of Moldova
Prelude to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Prelude_to_the_2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine
Wave of Russian attacks during its invasion of Ukraine
100 missiles were used in the attacks. The Ukrainian State Emergency reported that seven people were killed in the attacks and 47 more were injured, including
Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure
Russian_strikes_against_Ukrainian_infrastructure
Events in the year 2023 in Transnistria. President of Transnistria: Vadim Krasnoselsky Prime Minister of Transnistria: Aleksandr Rozenberg Speaker of the
2023_in_Transnistria
Municipality in Transnistria, Moldova
facto control of the unrecognized Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria) (PMR) since 1992. It is located on the western bank of the river Dniester
Bender,_Moldova
Unrealized coup d'état attempt by Russia in Moldova
presence in Transnistria, an unrecognized breakaway state internationally recognized to be part of Moldova. Since the beginning of the 2022 Russian invasion
2023 Moldovan coup attempt allegations
2023_Moldovan_coup_attempt_allegations
electricity from Romania began in 2022, thereby eliminating the need to buy electricity generated from Russian gas in Transnistria. Improved connectivity will
Energy_in_Moldova
This is the history of Transnistria, officially the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), an unrecognised breakaway state that is internationally recognised
History_of_Transnistria
on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023. "Moldova: Attacks in contested region of Transnistria raise fears of Ukraine war spreading". Sky News. Archived
History_of_Moldova
led Transnistria to reduce the electricity supply to Moldova by 73%, Moldova also lost their supply of electricity from Ukraine due to Russian attacks on
2022_Moldovan_energy_crisis
Politician (1897–1946)
high school teacher and associate professor who served as governor of Transnistria between 1941 and 1944. In 1946, he was accused and convicted of war crimes
Gheorghe_Alexianu
2022 explosions in Poland
border with Ukraine, killing two people. The incident occurred during attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure by Russia. It was the first incident
2022 missile explosion in Poland
2022_missile_explosion_in_Poland
Battle in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
seize Donbas and Southern Ukraine and to establish a land corridor with Transnistria, a Russian-occupied, internationally unrecognized breakaway republic
Battle_of_Donbas_(2022)
concentration camps in Transnistria, with only a small portion returning in 1944. The number of Jewish deportees to Transnistria sent there in 1941 who
History of the Jews in Chișinău
History_of_the_Jews_in_Chișinău
2014–2022 war between Ukraine and Russia
what Russia did in Transnistria, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia. Russia recognised the DPR and LPR as independent states on 21 February 2022, and subsequently
War_in_Donbas
Russian hacker group
2022. Killnet were behind attacks on Romanian government websites from 29 April 2022 to 1 May 2022. Following explosions in unrecognized Transnistria
Killnet
the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. Excludes data for Transnistria. Referred to as "Cabo Verde". Includes Western Sahara. Referred to as
List of countries by GDP (PPP) per capita
List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita
State system where government is tied with organized crime
directly referred to Transnistria as a mafia state. For instance, in 2002, Moldova's president, Vladimir Voronin, called Transnistria a "residence of international
Mafia_state
bridges in November 2022 halted the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the south. A bridge on the rail line from Ukraine to Transnistria where it crossed the
Bridges in the Russo-Ukrainian war
Bridges_in_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war
executive and the legislature. The position of the breakaway region of Transnistria (a self-proclaimed autonomous region, on the left side of the river Nistru)
Politics_of_Moldova
Campaign in the Russo-Ukrainian war
Oblast, the Bessarabia region, and Transnistria. Throughout the campaign, both sides have often put forth claims of attacks and damage inflicted on their opponents
Snake_Island_campaign
in 2022. The elections were also held in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, as well as in Moldova's Russian-occupied region of Transnistria. In
2024 Russian presidential election
2024_Russian_presidential_election
Political and military crisis on the Armenia–Azerbaijan border
journalists". Freedom House – condemned Azerbaijan's attacks on Armenia, stating "military attacks on sovereign nations have no place in the rules-based
Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis (2021–present)
Armenia–Azerbaijan_border_crisis_(2021–present)
Country in Eastern Europe
Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The unrecognised breakaway state of Transnistria lies across the Dniester river on the country's eastern border with Ukraine
Moldova
Ongoing conflict since 2014
when the conflict began, but because of Russia's attacks, it revived plans to join NATO. In early 2022, Russia recognised the DPR and LPR as independent
Russo-Ukrainian_war
Hostility toward or prejudice against Romanians
April 2022). "Rușii de la Pravda scriu că România este prima candidată pentru lovituri cu rachete Kalibr: Bucureștiul ar putea invada Transnistria". HotNews
Anti-Romanian_sentiment
involved in attacking Russia's strategic air bases. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that Ukraine was preparing to invade Transnistria and that Russian
Timeline of the Russo-Ukrainian war (12 November 2022 – 7 June 2023)
Timeline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_(12_November_2022_–_7_June_2023)
Country in West Asia
violent incidents took place against Jews, the 1517 Safed attacks and the 1517 Hebron attacks, after the Turkish Ottomans ousted the Mamluks during the
Israel
Protests against the country's government
socialists, threatened with a Russian military attack if Moldova enters Transnistria; he also claimed that Transnistria's accession to Moldova is a dream of Moldo-Romanian
Moldovan_protests_(2022–2023)
Russian term for the Russo-Ukrainian war
Russian government to describe the Russo-Ukrainian war that began in February 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is widely considered a euphemism
Special_military_operation
Intergovernmental meeting
the Kosovo Conflict and the beginning of the Second Chechen War. The Transnistria conflict, the Abkhaz–Georgian conflict and the Georgian–Ossetian conflict
1999_Istanbul_summit
Jewish community in Bukovina
Transnistria (just like the southern Bukovinian Jews), directly on the border with Transnistria, from where they crossed the border into Transnistria
History of the Jews in Bukovina
History_of_the_Jews_in_Bukovina
Aspect of 2022 military offensive
original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022. Tim Stelloh (3 March 2022). "Nuclear plant on fire in Ukraine after Russia attacks facility". NBC. Archived
Southern front of the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Southern_front_of_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
Family of assault and attack helicopters
to sell Pakistan four MI-35 attack helicopters". The Express Tribune. Nihad, Ghalib (2 February 2022). "ISPR says attacks repulsed in Balochistan's Naushki
Mil_Mi-24
Proposed Russian annexation of South Ossetia Proposed Russian annexation of Transnistria List of military occupations List of national border changes (1914–present)
2022 annexation referendums in Russian-occupied Ukraine
2022_annexation_referendums_in_Russian-occupied_Ukraine
City in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine
autumn of 1941, Tulchyn was incorporated into the Romanian-administered Transnistria Governorate and became the administrative centre of Tulcin County. Romanian
Tulchyn
Romanian Eastern Orthodox bishop
Germany, he served as the leading Eastern Orthodox clergyman in occupied Transnistria, a territory where several hundred thousand Jews were murdered. In August
Visarion_Puiu
Genocide of European Jews by Nazi Germany
Jews from Bessarabia and Bukovina to ghettos in Transnistria from 1941 to 1943. Jews from Transnistria were also imprisoned in these ghettos, where the
The_Holocaust
Russian troops in Transnistria, a breakaway territory legally and internationally considered as part of Moldova. On 23 January 2022, Pope Francis said
Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis
Reactions_to_the_2021–2022_Russo-Ukrainian_crisis
Moldovan politician (1952–2025)
leadership does not rule out the possibility of attacks carried out by people living in Transnistria". Archived from the original on 11 April 2009. Retrieved
Ilie_Ilașcu
Constituent units of the Russian Federation
"Transnistria: From entropy to exodus". European Council on Foreign Relations. Archived from the original on 29 April 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022. Mondello
Republics_of_Russia
Ongoing refugee crisis in Europe
Ukrainian citizens had arrived in Transnistria, of whom 21,000 had applied for temporary residence permits. As of 8 March 2022, Slovakia had taken in over 140
Ukrainian_refugee_crisis
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n.
A small nematode worm (Anguillula tritici) which attacks the grains of wheat in the ear. It is found in wheat affected with smut, each of the diseased grains containing a large number of the minute young of the worm.
v. t.
To put off; to postpone; as, to retard the attacks of old age; to retard a rupture between nations.
n.
Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, an affection characterized by paroxysmal attacks of pain in the buttock, back of the thigh, or in the leg or foot, following the course of the branches of the sciatic nerve. The name is also popularly applied to various painful affections of the hip and the parts adjoining it. See Ischiadic passion, under Ischiadic.
n.
An act of an open enemy; a hostile deed; especially in the plural, acts of warfare; attacks of an enemy.
v. t.
To throw back, or cause to keep back (as the center, a wing, or a flank), out of the regular aligment when troops ar/ about to engage the enemy; as, to refuse the right wing while the left wing attacks.
n.
A fatal distemper which attacks sheep and sometimes other animals. It is due to the presence of a parasitic worm in the liver or gall bladder. See 1st Fluke, 2.
n.
A small hemipterous insect (Phylloxera vastatrix) allied to the aphids. It attacks the roots and leaves of the grapevine, doing great damage, especially in Europe.
n.
A hymn, or other selection, sung during a church procession; as, the processional was the 202d hymn.
n.
An irregular mode of carrying on war, by the constant attacks of independent bands, adopted in the north of Spain during the Peninsular war.
n.
A sudden illness or relapse, often attended with fever, which attacks women in childbed.
a.
Applied to, or distinguishing, a speech element consisting of tone, or proper vocal sound, not pure as in the vowels, but dimmed and otherwise modified by some kind of obstruction in the oral or the nasal passage, and in some cases with a mixture of breath sound; -- a term introduced by Dr. James Rush in 1833. See Guide to Pronunciation, //155, 199-202.
n.
one of the Arminians who remonstrated against the attacks of the Calvinists in 1610, but were subsequently condemned by the decisions of the Synod of Dort in 1618. See Arminian.
n.
One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some theirs or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it.
superl.
Solid; tough; not easily broken or injured; able to withstand violence; able to sustain attacks; not easily subdued or taken; as, a strong beam; a strong rock; a strong fortress or town.
a.
Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng; sonant; intonated; voiced. See Voice, and Vowel, also Guide to Pronunciation, // 199-202.
n.
Power of resisting attacks; impregnability.
v. i.
A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
n.
One who exposes or destroys impositions or shams; one who attacks cherished beliefs; a radical.
n.
A large blood-sucking leech (Haemopsis vorax), of Europe and Northern Africa. It attacks the lips and mouths of horses.
n.
One who opposes or attacks; that which opposes.
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