attackers
n. countable A2 Elementary US //əˈtækɝz// UK //ɐtˈækəz// at·tack·ers
n. people or groups that attack you, your team, or your country.
n. persons or forces that launch an offensive action against an opponent.
The attackers broke through the front door.
The defenders held their ground while the attackers advanced slowly across the open field.
Historical records often focus on the victors, yet the attackers frequently suffered heavier casualties during the initial assault.