I guess this ties into gun rights and also recent wars on terror. Is there such a thing as civilian vs. military? I don't think it's a real divide, so an article like this seems like a joke. No civilians were killed because there is no such thing as a civilian. All muslims could pick up a gun at any time. The troops on the ground intuitively understand that, why can't the rest of the world?
https://addisstandard.com/news-kenya-red-cross-providing-relief-to-thousands-of-ethiopians-displaced-following-deadly-army-assault-in-moyale/
Legitimately anyone can be sandale-man or Batman. Until you know, just treat everyone as a possible supervillain.