kontrahyökkäyksestä
A counterattack, or kontrahyökkäys in Finnish, is a military tactic involving the resumption of offensive operations by a force that has been subjected to an attack. It is typically launched by a defending force that has successfully repelled an initial assault, or has suffered losses and seeks to regain initiative or inflict further damage on the enemy. The primary objective of a counterattack is to exploit weaknesses in the attacking force, disrupt their operations, or reclaim lost territory.
The success of a counterattack often depends on several factors, including surprise, concentration of force, timing,
Counterattacks can vary in scale, from small-unit actions to large-scale offensives involving entire armies. They are