A raid is a surprise attack or assault carried out by a group of people, often with the intention of stealing or causing destruction. In history, raids were commonly used as military tactics to disrupt and weaken enemy forces.
Related terms
Guerrilla warfare: This term refers to unconventional warfare strategies such as ambushes, hit-and-run attacks, and sabotage used by smaller groups against larger organized forces.
Siege: A siege is a military operation where one force surrounds and isolates another in order to cut off supplies and force surrender.
Invasion: An invasion is when one country or group forcefully enters another territory with the aim of taking control.