In military terminology, friendly fire or fratricide[a] is an attack by belligerent or neutral forces on friendly troops while attempting to attack enemy or hostile targets.

The meaning of FRIENDLY FIRE is the firing of weapons from one's own forces or those of an ally especially when resulting in the accidental death or injury of one's own personnel.

1 day ago · An Israeli soldier was killed, and another was seriously wounded, in an incident of so-called friendly fire in southern Lebanon overnight, the military announces.

2 days ago · The incident occurred during an operation by a Maglan unit to arrest a Hezbollah-linked suspect in an area of ongoing targeted IDF activity in southern Lebanon, with the circumstances of …

FRIENDLY FIRE meaning: 1. during a war, shooting that is hitting you from your own side, not from the enemy: 2. during a…. Learn more.

Feb 2, 2026 · Noun friendly fire (uncountable) Weapons fire coming from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces. [from 1910s]

friendly fire in British English noun military firing by one's own side, esp when it harms one's own personnel

3 days ago · /ˌfrɛn (d)li ˌfaɪər/ IPA guide Other forms: friendly fires Definitions of friendly fire noun fire that injures or kills an ally synonyms: fratricide

5 days ago · Pilots shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait early in the war on Iran are already back in the fight, carrying out a bombing campaign over the enemy's capital city overnight, Hegseth said.

Jul 11, 2025 · At its most basic, friendly fire refers to the unintentional engagement of one’s own forces or allies. This means that soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines are accidentally injured or killed by …