The phrase "to kill the terrorists" means taking actions to stop or eliminate individuals or groups who engage in acts of violence and pose a threat to people's safety and security. Full definition
I'm not suggesting that you don't need to attack brutal terrorists, but you don't destroy the idea by simply killing terrorists, other people simply move into that space. (premierchristianity.com)
Instead of being forced to kill each other, like the first film, the students are sent off to war and ordered to attack and kill terrorist group and its leader. (mediamikes.com)