# recovery operations
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Sifting Sand for Bones: Gazans Search for Lost Kin as Recovery Efforts Stall
Gazans are manually searching collapsed buildings for the remains of relatives due to limited access to heavy machinery and restricted recovery operations since the October 2025 ceasefire. Local authorities say roughly 8,000 people remain under rubble while only about 700 bodies have been recovered, underscoring both humanitarian and forensic challenges in post-conflict recovery.
China’s Shenzhou-20 Return Capsule Touches Down at Dongfeng, Underscoring Rising Operational Maturity
China reported the successful landing of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule at the Dongfeng recovery site, marking the end of a mission phase and demonstrating the operational maturity of its crewed-space infrastructure. The touchdown underscores Beijing’s move toward routine human spaceflight operations and strengthens both the technical and political foundations of its programme.
Shenzhou‑20 Return Capsule Lands at Dongfeng, Highlighting Beijing’s Growing Crewed‑Flight Maturity
China reported the successful landing of the Shenzhou‑20 return capsule at the Dongfeng site, a routine but significant demonstration of its crewed‑flight reliability. The recovery underpins Beijing’s plans for sustained crew rotations, expanded operations on the Tiangong station and broader strategic signalling in space.