frail – adj. - easily damaged or destroyed

mortar – n. a military weapon used to fire shells high into the air at a low speed

alleged – adj. accused of having done something wrong or illegal but not yet proven guilty

air strike – n. an attack in which military airplanes drop bombs

jets – n. a fast airplane that has one or more jet engines

recruit – v. to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization or the armed forces

endorse – v. to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of something

reassuring – adj. making someone feel less afraid, upset or doubtful