frail – adj. - easily damaged or destroyed
mortar – n. a military weapon used to fire shells high into the air at a low speed
alleged – adj. accused of having done something wrong or illegal but not yet proven guilty
air strike – n. an attack in which military airplanes drop bombs
jets – n. a fast airplane that has one or more jet engines
recruit – v. to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization or the armed forces
endorse – v. to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of something
reassuring – adj. making someone feel less afraid, upset or doubtful