hostile fire

noun

, Insurance.

1. an unintentional fire, from which any resulting loss can be claimed as an insurance liability ( friendly fire ).

Example Sentences

Military experts say the plan's success is dependent on security, both from the possibility of hostile fire in a still-active combat zone and from large crowds of civilians swarming the aid shipments.

From BBC

They were the first known American military fatalities from hostile fire in the Middle East since October, when regional tensions rose with the start of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.

From New York Times

The attack on Sunday killed three Army reservists, the first known American military deaths from hostile fire in the turmoil spilling over from Israel’s war with Hamas.

From New York Times

The deaths of three U.S. service members were the first known fatalities from hostile fire since the start of Israel’s war against Hamas.

From New York Times

The deaths were the first known fatalities of U.S. forces from hostile fire in the turmoil spreading in the Middle East.

From New York Times