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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...
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Russia Claims Strategic Victory in Chasiv Yar After Grueling 16-Month Battle

 

                                            Combat medics treat injured Ukrainian servicemen inside a medical stabilization point near                                                          the frontline town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region

After nearly 16 months of relentless combat, Russia has announced the capture of Chasiv Yar, a strategically significant town in eastern Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry declared the town “liberated,” marking a potential turning point in its campaign to push deeper into the Donetsk region.

Chasiv Yar, once home to over 12,000 residents, now lies in ruins. The battle began in April 2024, with Russian paratroopers reaching its eastern edge. The town’s terrain—marked by forests, waterways, and hills—favored Ukrainian defenders, allowing them to hold out for over a year despite intense pressure.

While Russia claims full control, Ukrainian sources dispute this, asserting that parts of the town remain contested. A video verified by Reuters shows Russian troops raising their flag in the devastated center, but Ukrainian officials call the announcement “propaganda”.

Military analysts warn that the fall of Chasiv Yar could pave the way for Russian advances toward key cities like Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk. The loss also threatens Ukrainian logistics and drone defense capabilities in the region.

As the war grinds on with no ceasefire in sight, the capture of Chasiv Yar underscores the brutal, incremental nature of Russia’s eastern offensive—and the mounting challenges facing Ukraine’s defense.

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