👉 Counteroffensive in military terminology refers to a defensive strategy employed by an opposing force, characterized by its reliance on surprise attacks and deception to disrupt or defeat the intended objective. This can include both land and sea operations, as well as air and naval forces. The goal of a counteroffensive is to minimize the damage caused by an enemy's offensive actions while still achieving victory. It involves using intelligence and reconnaissance data to identify weaknesses in the opposing force's defenses, then employing tactics such as deception,