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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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Tragedy in Gaza: Family Killed in Overnight Airstrike Amid Humanitarian Crisis

 

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, an Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in central Gaza, killing an entire family as they slept. The victims, reportedly displaced by earlier fighting and struggling with food shortages, had sought refuge in the home after days without adequate shelter or sustenance.

Local health officials confirmed the deaths of at least seven family members, including four children. Neighbors described hearing a sudden explosion followed by cries for help, but rescue efforts were hampered by debris and ongoing security concerns.

The strike comes amid escalating violence and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where access to food, water, and medical care remains severely limited. Aid organizations have repeatedly warned of famine-like conditions, particularly among displaced families.

Israeli military officials stated the strike targeted a Hamas operative, but the collateral damage has drawn international condemnation and renewed calls for a ceasefire. Human rights advocates stress the urgent need for protection of civilians and unrestricted humanitarian access.

As the conflict continues, stories like this underscore the devastating toll on innocent lives caught in the crossfire.

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