This is the 923rd most frequent Russian word.
обстрела
The Russian word "обстрела" means "shelling" or "bombardment" in English.
The word "обстрела" is used in its genitive singular form to denote the cause or source of damage, emphasizing the impact of the shelling.
В результате обстрела город был сильно повреждён.
As a result of the shelling, the city was severely damaged.
Here, "обстрела" is again in the genitive singular, representing the cause of fear or precaution, specifically referencing the potential shelling.
Мы все укрылись в подвале из-за угрозы обстрела.
We all took shelter in the basement due to the threat of shelling.
"Обстрела" is in the genitive singular to specify the time frame when the event (the power outage) occurred.