What does the cryptic crossword clue "Regretfully admitting leader of British airstrike is missing (6)" mean?

The definition is "Regretfully admitting". The wordplay uses a deletion. AF (synonym="AF") + RAID (synonym="British airstrike") = AFRAID; definition: "Regretfully admitting" The answer is AFRAID.

Regretfully admitting leader of British airstrike is missing (6)

Times Cryptic #28955 | 5 Across | 2024-06-28 flower

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