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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1770, Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (died 1837) was born. In 1889, Emma Asson, Estonian educator and politician (died 1965) was born. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1999, Konstantinos Kollias, Greek general and politician, 168th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1901) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue ĂŤngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

9 Dead as Russia, Ukraine Exchange Strikes

The Moscow Times

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July 12, 2026

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The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia to end its war.

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight attacks; civilians killed on both sides

Kyiv/Moscow, July 3 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight attacks on Friday, with strikes hitting civilian areas and infrastructure in both countries and leaving several people dead and injured, according to officials. Reuters quoted Ukrainian officials as saying that four people were killed and 10 others injured in Russian attacks overnight. Oleh Hryhorov, head of []

DawnNews English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Barrage in Overnight Attack | Russia-Ukraine War | Dawn News English

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring over three dozen, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings and started a fire in a hotel on a central boulevard. #ukraine #russia #kyiv #ukrainewar #zelensky #breakingnews #worldnews #europe --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 3, 2026

Five killed in Ukraine a day after deadliest Russian attacks this year

Separately, at least 10 people killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Russian-controlled areas.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 160 Prisoners of War in Latest Swap

(NaturalNews) Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange on Friday, June 26 â“ with 160 servicemen returned to each side, the Russian Ministry of Defe...

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten

Russia struck Kyiv overnight, injuring 10 people. Attacks on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks, with strikes on the capital and surrounding region this month leaving more than 60 people dead. Russia claims last night's strikes targeted defence industry facilities using high-precision weapons. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

9 News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

25 killed by Russian drone strike | 9 News Australia

Moscow says the deadly strike was an act of retaliation in the wake of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. #9News | Subscribe and đź””: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at nine.com.au FOLLOW 9News Australia â–ş Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ â–ş X: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS â–ş Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ â–ş TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@9news Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

2 killed as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Nato meet

The latest assault came just a day after one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv in recent months claimed 30 lives. The renewed strikes underscored Moscow's continuing pressure on Ukraine even as Nato leaders prepared to discuss military support, regional security and the future course of the war. Ukraine's State Emergency Service later said two people were wounded in the capital.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 26, 2026

[Photo] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.160 Russian serviceme [...]

— Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.160 Russian servicemen returned from Kiev-controlled territory in a prisoner exchange.Overnight high-precision strike hit a military recruitment center and weapons storage in Kiev, and a refinery in Kremenchug, Poltava region.In Konstantinovka, Russian forces liberated 763 buildings between June 20–26, continuing to clear Ukrainian groups in the southwest.In Krasny Liman, assault units captured 50 strongholds and liberated 327 buildings over the same period.Russian Aerospace Forces launched a series of FAB-500 aerial bomb raids on Ukrainian positions across the operation zone.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​@IntelSlava

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian missiles hit Kyiv, killing at least one

Ukraine's capital Kyiv came under a Russian missile attack early on July 8, triggering fires, killing a woman and injuring at least two people, local authorities said. #kyiv #missile #attack #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/ukrainian-capital-kyiv-under-missile-attack-two-injured-mayor-says-2026-07-07/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Deadly Russian Guided Bombs and Drones Strike Sloviansk and Kharkiv Region

Russian forces carried out a wave of attacks across eastern Ukraine on Saturday, July 11, focusing on the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. In Sloviansk, three FAB-250 guided bombs struck the city center, killing a 67-year-old man and injuring three others while damaging dozens of buildings. In the Kharkiv region, a strike hit a residential multi-story building in Izium, injuring four people. A separate strike targeted a gas station in Kharkiv city.

TRT World

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian strike hits swimming pool in Ukraine with people inside

A Russian strike hit a swimming pool in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on July 2 while people were inside the recreational facility, according to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration. The attack targeted a civilian site, though no immediate details on casualties were released. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian missile strikes wound 11 in Kyiv: Zelensky

KYIV — Ukraine said Russian strikes on Kyiv wounded 11 people on Saturday, with missiles hitting the city even before air raid alerts sounded. AFP journalists in Kyiv heard two series of explosions in the early hours, with an air alert siren sounding minutes after the first blast. Moscow has been firing missiles and drones []

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

At least 5 dead as Russia launches waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine

At least five people were killed in the latest Russian attack, which caused a residential building in Kyiv's Podilskyi district to partially collapse. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 6, 2026

Second Russian attack on Kyiv in less than a week kills 11, wrecks apartments

By Valentyn Ogirenko and Vladyslav SmilianetsKYIV, July 6 (Reuters) - Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on Monday, killing at least 11 people and heavily damaging apartment blocks, officials said, in an attack just a few days after the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital this year.The bombardment also comes ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey this week, where U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make a renewed push to end the war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

CNN

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia unleashes 11-hour barrage of strikes on Kyiv

Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv overnight, destroying residential buildings and killing more than a dozen civilians in strikes Moscow’s military called retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on its own civilian infrastructure. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nearly 500 drones and more than 70 missiles toward the country in a “massive combined strike,” simultaneously targeting the capital from different directions. While most of the missiles and drones were intercepted, a total of 33 projectiles made impact. CNN’s Ivan Watson has details on the attack and a statement from Russian officials. Also, Peter Zalmayev from the Eurasia Democracy Initiative and Orysia Lutsevych from Chatham House Ukraine Forum have more on the impact of the Russian strikes. 0:00 33 Russian projectiles break through Ukrainian defenses and strike Kyiv 0:57 Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning ahead of the attacks 3:07 Analyst in Kyiv says most of the targets in Russian barrage were civilian 7:18 Putin’s revenge mission Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Russia #Ukraine #News

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.

JUST IN: Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.@BRICSNews

BNO News

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· Jul 3, 2026

27 dead after Russian attack on Kyiv; nearly a hundred injured

At least 27 people were killed and more than 90 others injured after Russia launched more than 70 missiles and nearly 500 drones at Ukraine, with the main attack aimed at Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. Rescue crews are still clearing rubble and searching for more victims. The attack early Thursday caused damage at more [] The post 27 dead after Russian attack on Kyiv; nearly a hundred injured appeared first on BNO News.

NDTV

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· Jun 29, 2026

10 Killed, Dozens Injured In Russian Strikes In Ukraine

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed 10 people and wounded dozens on Monday, authorities said, with strikes continuing into the afternoon as the death toll climbed.

Fark

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· Jun 21, 2026

Day 1,579 of WW3: Russia launched a series of attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions on Saturday. Guided aerial bombs struck civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. This is your Sunday Ukraine conversation [News]

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Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ten people killed and 56 injured in Russian attack on Kyiv

Ten people were killed and 56 injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged across the city.

Russia Today

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russian woman killed in Ukrainian missile strike – governor

Ukrainian attacks caused casualties and damage in Russia overnight Read Full Article at RT.com

Watchdog Report

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· Jul 4, 2026

Relentless Barrage Pounds Capital

The essential fact is not simply that Russia struck Kyiv again, but that the pattern has become operationally familiar: large salvos, civilian deaths, damaged apartment blocks, and deliberate pressure on Ukraine’s air-defense system all arrive together. The immediate casualty count may shift as rescuers work and reporting is corrected, but the strategic meaning does not []

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries

A Ukrainian attack in southwest Russia killed one person and wounded three more, local officials said Sunday, as Kyiv’s forces continued to bombard Russia’s oil facilities. The head of Russia’s Samara region, Gov. Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, said that a child was among the injured. He also said that residential homes and apartment buildings were damaged in [] The post Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

India TV News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Zelenskyy seeks NATO support, more Patriot missiles from US as Russian launches fresh strikes on Kyiv

At least 11 people, including a child, were wounded in Russian strikes that targeted Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said the strikes were conducted by Russian military using overnight missiles and drones.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Massive Russian bomb attack kills at least 4 in Ukraine’s Sumy

A massive Russian glide bomb strike on the centre of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least four people, including a child, on Friday and injured 27, Regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov said. Other areas in Sumy region and in southeastern Ukraine, closer to ‌the front lines, also came under Russian attack, killing a total of six people. “At the epicentre of the strike – a high-rise apartment building, a shop and a street,” Hryhorov wrote on Telegram of the strike in Sumy. “There were a...

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to NATO summit

The attack, which Ukraine’s president had warned of hours earlier, comes days after a combined Russian assault killed at least 31 people in Kyiv.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why

Kyiv — A ferocious Russian attack on Kyiv Thursday killed at least 30 people, making it the third deadliest assault against the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war. Ukraine has endured hundreds of large-scale aerial attacks, but the assault this week was exceptionally lethal, in part because of the targets Moscow chose – residential The post Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Meduza.io

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· Jul 2, 2026

See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, more than 20 people were killed, and dozens were injured.

Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight on July 2 with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strike on the Ukrainian capital was the most massive since the start of the full-scale war. All districts of Kyiv sustained damage; the latest figures show at least 21 people were killed and around 90 were wounded. City authorities warned that the casualty toll is not final, as rescuers are still working through the rubble. July 3 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Meduza shares photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea

MOSCOW: Serangan besar-besaran tentera Ukraine ke atas Semenanjung Crimea yang dikuasai Russia mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya empat nyawa, selain memaksa pihak berkuasa yang disokong Moscow pada Ahad menggantung jualan bahan api di wilayah berkenaan, semalam. Ukraine mengesahkan pihaknya menyasarkan fasiliti ketenteraan dan tenaga di Crimea yang menjadi pangkalan logistik utama Moscow sepanjang kempen ketenteraan selama empat tahun ... Read more The post Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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