This is the 2760th most frequent Japanese word.
襲撃
"襲撃" means "attack" or "raid."
The term '襲撃' is used here to describe a sudden and forceful attack on a location, emphasizing its surprise element.
昨日、山間の村が突然襲撃されました。
Yesterday, a mountain village was suddenly attacked.
Here, '襲撃' is presented as a potential risk or specific act of assault aimed at an individual.
その政治家は襲撃の脅威に直面しています。
That politician is facing threats of assault.
In this instance, '襲撃' refers to a strategic and aggressive action taken by the protagonist towards a location.