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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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Greece Deploys Salvage Vessel to Red Sea Amid Renewed Houthi Threats

 

In response to escalating maritime threats in the Red Sea, Greece has announced the deployment of a powerful salvage vessel named Giant to assist in emergencies and protect Greek shipping interests following recent Houthi rebel attacks.

Two Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged cargo ships — Magic Seas and Eternity C — were sunk off the coast of Yemen earlier this month after being targeted by Iran-aligned Houthi militants. While the crew of Magic Seas was rescued by a passing vessel, Eternity C’s crew faced a more dire fate: ten were saved in a private mission, five are feared dead, and another ten are reportedly being held by the Houthis.

Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias emphasized that the Giant, provided by the Hellenic Association of Tugboat Owners, will “support, protect and assist Greek-owned vessels and Greek seafarers.” The vessel is equipped with four engines delivering 16,000 horsepower, a specialist crew of 14, and capabilities for search and rescue, firefighting, and pollution control. It can accommodate up to 40 individuals and operate in extreme weather conditions.

The move comes amid criticism that the EU’s naval mission, Aspides, lacked presence in the area during the attacks. Greece’s proactive deployment of Giant underscores its commitment to maritime safety and the protection of human life in one of the world’s most volatile shipping corridors.


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