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Europe has found itself in the most serious security political situation since World War II following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. In the reporting from the war, there are terms that are not always easy to understand. Here are some words to watch out for.
Artillery:
Collective name for heavier firearms. Artillery is used to fire indirect fire, which means firing at targets that cannot be seen. Cannons, rockets and grenade launchers are examples of artillery.
Defensive Weapons:
The debate about whether Sweden should assist Ukraine with so-called defensive weapons has been a hot political issue since Russia’s invasion. In Swedish legislation, munitions are divided into the categories munitions for combat and other munitions, but there is no definition of which weapons count as defensive. From the Swedish side, the issue of defensive weapons has included radar equipment and air surveillance, but also anti-aircraft systems and anti-tank robots which can knock out Russian armored vehicles.
International law:
Also referred to as international law, it consists of rules and principles between states, international organizations and other international bodies. International law is primarily based on treaties (agreements and agreements) and customary law (unwritten but binding rules). International law includes, among other things, human rights and international humanitarian law.
Green Corridor:
Following the entry of Russian troops into the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, Ukraine appealed to Russia to allow a safe route, a “green corridor”, for women and children to evacuate from the war-torn area. Internally displaced person: Person forced to flee within their own homeland .
Invasion:
A major troop movement and incursion into the territory of another state with the aim of occupying, conquering or dividing the country, or alternatively replacing its government.
Convoy:
Military transport consisting of a collection of ships or vehicles carrying troops, food, ammunition or other materiel.
Cruiser Robot:
Robotic weapon that travels at very low altitude, at a high speed and navigates towards its target. They are powered by jet engines, have a long range and can be fired from the ground as well as from aircraft and ships (including submarines).
Air defense:
Weapon systems intended to combat aircraft, helicopters or other craft conducting aerial attacks or violating airspace.
Mechanized units:
Military unit where transport takes place with armored vehicles such as tracked vehicles or tanks. Dressings that are transported on trucks are called motorized dressings instead.
Anti-tank:
Weapon systems specially adapted to combat and knock out armored vehicles such as tanks.
Breakaway Region:
Region that breaks away and declares itself independent from the country it previously belonged to./TT
