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On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1921, Viktor Kulikov, Russian marshal (died 2013) was born. In 1941, World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river. In 1943, World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943). In 1943, World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as Operation Citadel. In 1950, Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan. In 1968, Susan Wojcicki, Polish-American technology executive (died 2024) was born. In 1973, A boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) in Kingman, Arizona, following a fire that broke out as propane was being transferred from a railroad car to a storage tank, kills eleven firefighters. In 1982, Alexander Dimitrenko, Ukrainian-German boxer was born. In 2006, Kenneth Lay, American businessman (born 1942) passed away. In 2012, The Shard in London is inaugurated as the tallest building in Europe, with a height of 310 metres (1,020 ft). Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

As Kyiv burns, the West should share air defense technology with Ukraine

Washington Examiner

July 5, 2026

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As Kyiv burns, the West should share air defense technology with Ukraine

Kyiv endured one of the deadliest nights of the entire war in Ukraine overnight Wednesday-Thursday, as Russia unleashed 74 missiles and 496 long-range drones on the Ukrainian capital. At least 20 people were killed and more than 90 injured. An apartment building collapsed after a direct hit and damage occurred across 33 locations, overwhelmingly residential []

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