preemptive strike

1. An attack launched as a defensive measure.

   Praeventivschlag

   упрежда́ющий уда́рupreždájuščij udár

1. They're thinking about a preemptive strike.

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2. The preemptive strike destroyed the armory, neutering the army's ability to defend against ground forces.

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