At considerable risk to our own allies, yes.

[ Grateful to be on solid ground again, he smooths out the rumples in his collar. ]

And I must confess to wondering to what's in yours as well, Shiro. You're a soldier. While death is a regrettable thing, [ that I'd cause as much of as necessary ] it's an inseparable part of the job description. You shouldn't have enlisted if you weren't prepared for the possible consequences.