| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Began a big battle | Premier Sunday | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Was belligerent | New York Times | 14 May 2017 |
| Was belligerent | ||
| Attacked | New York Times | 13 Feb 2016 |
| Attacked | ||
| Used force, in a big way | ||
| Used force, in a big way | ||
| Attacked in a big way | ||
| Attacked in a big way |