noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
shooting down; downing (an aircraft)
Refers to the act of bringing down an aircraft, missile, or similar flying object, typically in military or defense contexts. Commonly used as a noun or with する.
敵の戦闘機を撃墜した。
They shot down an enemy fighter plane.
ミサイルの撃墜に成功した。
They succeeded in shooting down the missile.