airstrike – n. an attack made by aircraft.

allegiance –n. loyalty to a person, country, group, etc.

drone – n. a type of small aircraft that flies without a pilot

pre-emptive – adj. done to stop an unwanted act by another group, country, etc., from happening

resilient – adj. able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens

urban – adj. of or relating to cities and the people who live in them