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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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Turkey Vows to Prevent Syria’s Fragmentation Amid Regional Tensions

 


Ankara Draws a Red Line on Syrian Unity

Turkey has issued a firm warning against any efforts to divide Syria, signaling its intent to intervene if the country’s territorial integrity is threatened. Turkish officials emphasized that preserving Syria’s unity is a matter of national security and regional stability.

The statement comes amid growing concerns over autonomous movements in northern Syria, particularly in Kurdish-controlled areas. Ankara views these developments as a direct threat, fearing they could embolden separatist sentiments within its own borders.

“We will not allow any entity to carve up Syria,” a senior Turkish official declared, underscoring Turkey’s long-standing opposition to Kurdish autonomy near its southern frontier.

Turkey has previously launched military operations in Syria targeting Kurdish militias it considers terrorist organizations. This latest declaration reinforces its commitment to maintaining influence in the region and preventing geopolitical shifts that could destabilize its border.

As diplomatic efforts continue to resolve the Syrian crisis, Turkey’s stance adds a layer of complexity to negotiations involving regional powers and international stakeholders.


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