Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1723, After a siege and bombardment by cannon, Baku surrenders to the Russians. In 1925, Pavel Belyayev, Soviet soldier, pilot and cosmonaut (died 1970) was born. In 1940, World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Romania requiring it to cede Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina. In 1941, World War II: Soviet planes bomb Kassa, Hungary (now Košice, Slovakia), giving Hungary the impetus to declare war the next day. In 1944, World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based on faulty information, leading to 35 civilian deaths. In 1944, Gennady Zyuganov, Russian politician was born. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1991, Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav People's Army begins the Ten-Day War in Slovenia. In 2013, Riots in China's Xinjiang region kill at least 36 people and injure 21 others. In 2015, Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Drones Hit Moscow, Occupied Crimea and Russian Chemical Plant Linked to Military Supply Chain

Kyiv Post

June 26, 2026

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Drones Hit Moscow, Occupied Crimea and Russian Chemical Plant Linked to Military Supply Chain

Drones attacked several Russian regions early Friday, including Moscow and the surrounding region, while explosions were reported near the Azot chemical plant in Tula region and in occupied Crimea.

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