"operational encirclement" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: operational encirclements [plural]
Etymology: Chiefly from calque of Russian оперативное окружение (operativnoje okruženije). In frequent use since the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian war, but already before most usage seems to have been in reference to Russia and the Soviet Union. Etymology templates: {{cal|en|ru|оперативное окружение|nocap=1}} calque of Russian оперативное окружение (operativnoje okruženije) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} operational encirclement (countable and uncountable, plural operational encirclements)
  1. (military) a situation of (partial) encirclement where the besieged forces are not yet in imminent danger of destruction or capture, but are unable to organize adequate defence for a longer period of time, especially in such a way that there remains a connection to the rear, which the enemy however can cover with precise artillery fire, severely hampering supply Wikipedia link: Russo-Ukrainian war Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-operational_encirclement-en-noun-vdIaVEpt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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