WorldJuly 15, 2026
incursion
/ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/
Definition
An aggressive, temporary, or limited entry by military forces into foreign territory.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'incursio,' meaning 'an attack' or 'running into.' It entered English through Old French and Middle Latin to describe a hostile entrance or raid into another's land.
In the news
The article notes that before the 2022 invasion, Ukrainian officials downplayed the possibility of an incursion, and later describes Ukraine's own military actions into Russian territory as incursions to divert enemy resources.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker
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