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Relentless Push: Russia Claims Strategic Edge in Ukraine Offensive

  Servicemen of the 115th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces use an RPG-7 grenade launcher during training between combat missions, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, has declared that Russian forces are conducting a non-stop offensive along nearly the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that the “strategic initiative” now lies with Moscow. According to Gerasimov, Russian troops have intensified airstrikes on Ukrainian cities far from the battlefield, including a recent attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and wounded 38. He reported that since March, Russia has seized more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory , captured 149 villages, and now controls the vast majority of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The offensive has also pushed into Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, with seven villages reportedly under Russian control. Moscow says it has carried...
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Myanmar Earthquake: A Nation in Crisis

The devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has left the nation grappling with an overwhelming humanitarian crisis. As of Sunday, the death toll has risen to approximately 1,700, with over 3,400 injured and 300 still missing. Hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of casualties, and critical infrastructure, including bridges, highways, and airports, has been severely damaged, hindering rescue and relief efforts.

The earthquake, one of the strongest in Myanmar's history, has compounded the challenges faced by a country already in turmoil due to civil war and economic instability. International aid and rescue teams from neighboring countries like India, China, and Thailand, as well as Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia, have begun arriving to assist in relief efforts. However, the scale of destruction and the urgency of stabilizing affected communities before the monsoon season pose significant challenges.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has emphasized the growing humanitarian needs and the importance of restoring transportation routes to facilitate effective rescue operations. With predictions suggesting the death toll could exceed 10,000, Myanmar faces a long and arduous road to recovery.

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