"decapitation strike" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: decapitation strikes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} decapitation strike (plural decapitation strikes)
  1. An initial nuclear attack that aims to destroy the command and control mechanisms of the enemy, preventing retaliation. Wikipedia link: decapitation strike Categories (topical): Nuclear warfare Translations (attack aiming to destroy the central command and control): 斬首行動 (Chinese Mandarin), 斩首行动 (Chinese Mandarin), 斩首行动 (zhǎnshǒuxíngdòng) (Chinese Mandarin)

Inflected forms

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