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Ukraine Claims Russian Summer Offensive Falls Short of Strategic Goals

A firefighter works at the site of an apartment building hit during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine in this handout picture released August 30, 2025. Ukraine’s armed forces have declared that Russia’s much-publicized summer offensive failed to secure full control of any major Ukrainian city, despite Moscow’s claims of significant territorial gains. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated that since March, Russian forces had captured over 3,500 square kilometers of territory and taken control of 149 settlements. However, Ukraine’s General Staff dismissed these figures as “grossly exaggerated,” asserting that no major urban centers were fully occupied by Russian troops. Military analysts note that Russia’s campaign, aimed at seizing the Donbas region and forcing Ukraine into concessions, devolved into a slow, attritional struggle rather than the decisive breakthrough Moscow had anticipated. While Russian ...

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Escalating Tensions: Drone Targets Netanyahu’s Residence Amid Gaza Strikes

 

In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, a drone launched from Lebanon targeted the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea. Fortunately, neither Netanyahu nor his wife were home at the time, and no injuries were reported.

This incident coincides with intense Israeli military operations in Gaza, where strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 50 Palestinians, including children. The strikes targeted hospitals and residential areas in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

The drone attack and the ongoing violence in Gaza underscore the fragile and volatile situation in the Middle East, with both sides suffering significant casualties and damage. The international community continues to call for restraint and dialogue to prevent further escalation.

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