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Explosions reported in occupied Crimea, fires break out in Kerch – photos, videos

The occupation authorities announced the closure of the Crimean Bridge shortly before 01:00 on Sunday 21 June, while reports emerged on social media about explosions in Crimea and fires caused by strikes in Kerch.
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DawnNews English
· 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
Intel Slava
· Jul 6, 2026
[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Video captures the moment of a Russian cruise missile impact on Kiev.
— Video captures the moment of a Russian cruise missile impact on Kiev.
TRT World
· Jul 6, 2026
11 Killed, 46 injured in overnight Russian attack on Kiev
Russian missiles and drones struck Kiev overnight on July 6, killing at least 11 people and injuring 46 others, according to Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The barrage caused heavy damage to apartment buildings and infrastructure across the capital, with rescue crews continuing search and rescue operations. Debris from intercepted projectiles triggered fires in several districts. 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
Reuters
· Jul 6, 2026
Several killed in Russian strike on Kyiv
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on July 6, killing at least nine people and heavily damaging apartment blocks and other buildings, officials said, just a few days after the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital this year. #kyiv #missiles #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/ukrainian-capital-kyiv-under-missile-attack-officials-say-2026-07-05/ 👉 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
Associated Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Rescuers pull injured from rubble in Kyiv as Russian attack kills at least 8
Russian missiles and drones kill at least 8 people in Kyiv, causing damage across Ukrainian capital. #russia #ukraine #kyiv Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Kyiv Post
· 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.
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Related coverage for "Explosions reported in occupied Crimea, fires break out in Kerch – photos, videos": DawnNews English — Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Barrage in Overnight Attack | Russia-Ukraine War | Dawn News English. Intel Slava — [Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Video captures the moment of a Russian cruise missile impact on Kiev.. TRT World — 11 Killed, 46 injured in overnight Russian attack on Kiev. Reuters — Several killed in Russian strike on Kyiv. Associated Press — Rescuers pull injured from rubble in Kyiv as Russian attack kills at least 8. Kyiv Post — Deadly Russian Guided Bombs and Drones Strike Sloviansk and Kharkiv Region