Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1945, Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871) passed away. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Bus with five civilians held by Ukraine arrives in Kursk
The captives were greeted by their relatives, doctors and officials and taken to a local shelter
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Intel Slava
· Jul 6, 2026
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— Approximately 10 Russian cruise missiles currently in Ukrainian airspace, all heading toward Kiev.
Reuters
· Jun 23, 2026
Ukrainians evacuate from frontline Druzhkivka as drones strike
Police evacuated residents from the frontline city of Druzhkivka, less than 9 miles from the frontline in eastern Ukraine. Officers from the “White Angel” evacuation unit moved through the damaged neighborhoods while explosions and gunfire echoed, taking cover as drones approached and detonated nearby. #ukraine #war #russiaukrainewar #evacuation #druzhkivka
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. 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
DW News
· Jun 24, 2026
Major Crimea bridge destroyed in Ukrainian strike | DW News
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces say they have destroyed a railway bridge over the North Crimean canal, which they say served as a “military and logistical artery for the occupiers.” The attack comes as Ukraine has been continuing to strike Russian infrastructure. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #ukraine #crimea #bridge
Meduza.io
· Jul 8, 2026
A night in photos: Kyiv takes another Russian strike while Ukraine hunts Russia’s refineries, an airfield, and its ‘shadow fleet’
Russian forces hit Kyiv again overnight into July 8, even as Ukraine’s military launched a fresh wave of attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure. Ukrainian drones struck so-called shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov, an industrial zone in Nizhnekamsk that’s home to two oil refineries, refineries in Saratov and Ufa, and a military airfield in Borisoglebsk, in the Voronezh region. One person was killed and at least eight were wounded. Meduza has put together footage of the night’s strikes on Russian cities.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 4, 2026
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Related coverage for "Bus with five civilians held by Ukraine arrives in Kursk": Intel Slava — 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Approximately 10 Russian cruise missiles currently in Ukrainian airspace, all heading [...]. Reuters — Ukrainians evacuate from frontline Druzhkivka as drones strike. Al Jazeera English — Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka. DW News — Major Crimea bridge destroyed in Ukrainian strike | DW News. Meduza.io — A night in photos: Kyiv takes another Russian strike while Ukraine hunts Russia’s refineries, an airfield, and its ‘shadow fleet’. Kyiv Post — Russian Superyacht Relocates to Murmansk as Submarines Receive Anti-Drone Defenses