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Sigma KEE - Bombing
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Bombing
An act of Destruction where the thing destroyed is destroyed by means of an explosive device.
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Parents destruction The subclass of Damagings in which the patient (or an essential element of the patient) is destroyed. Note that the difference between this concept and its superclass is solely one of extent.
Children CarBombingA car bombing is an attack in which a car is used as the delivery mechanism for a bomb. The car is usually destroyed in the blast if the bomb detonates successfully.
 HandgrenadeAttackAn attack in which a HandGrenade is employed as an explosive device for the purpose of Destruction. A case in which a hand grenade is used as a blunt striking object in an attack would not be in this class.
 LetterBombAttackAn attack with a bomb that is concealed in a letter or package, which is typically designed to explode upon opening.
 MortarAttackAn attack in which a Mortar weapon is used.
 RocketMissileAttackAn attack in which a rocket or missile is used.
 SuicideBombingA bomb attack in which the bomber intends to blow himself up during the course of the attack. The bomber is the delivery mechanism for the explosive and the bomb is typically in close contact with the bomber, such as being strapped around his torso. This action is distinguished from actions in which the bomber merely happens to be blown up by his own bomb in that the bomber knows that he is committing suicide.


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