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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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Inside 'Alligator Alcatraz': Migrants Detail Harrowing Conditions and Health Risks


A growing chorus of detainees held at the "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention centre in the southern United States has drawn national scrutiny for what many are describing as deeply inhumane living conditions. Eyewitness accounts and internal reports detail issues ranging from inadequate food—allegedly containing worms—to overcrowded cells and restricted medical access.

According to testimonies, meals provided to detainees are often spoiled or visibly contaminated, triggering health concerns among advocates and family members. One former detainee recalled being served chicken crawling with maggots, describing the experience as “degrading and traumatic.” These claims have sparked outrage and prompted calls for government investigation.

Beyond food safety, accounts also highlight unsanitary living quarters, verbal abuse, and prolonged periods of isolation. Mental health professionals warn that such conditions not only violate international human rights standards but may lead to lasting psychological harm, especially for children and asylum seekers fleeing traumatic environments.

Human rights organizations are urging federal oversight and reform, emphasizing that all individuals—regardless of immigration status—deserve safe, dignified treatment.




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