Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1994, Bartłomiej Kalinkowski, Polish footballer was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. In 2023, Milan Kundera, Czech-French writer (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Fire Destroys Historic Czech Bata Factory Building

Al Arabiya English

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July 9, 2026

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Video shows firefighters battling a massive fire at a historic Bata factory building in the Czech city of Zlín. The building, now used as a shoe storage facility, contained around 70,000 pairs of shoes. Authorities say no casualties or injuries have been reported.

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Kyiv Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Iskander-Linked Electronics Plant in Voronezh, Russian Sources Say Storm Shadow Used

Ukraine’s General Staff said Kyiv struck a factory in Voronezh producing electronic components used in Russian missile systems, including Iskander and Kh-101. The plant is described as a critical part of Russia’s defense industry, manufacturing components for guidance and onboard computer systems. Kyiv said the strike was carried out with high-precision air-launched cruise missiles and aimed at reducing Russia’s ability to produce long-range weapons used against Ukraine.

Madrid Metropolitan

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· Jun 23, 2026

Huge Fire Rips Through Industrial Building As Heatwave Grips Region

Huge flames have torn through an industrial building full of swimming pool parts and chlorine and burst through the roof The post Huge Fire Rips Through Industrial Building As Heatwave Grips Region appeared first on Madrid Metropolitan.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 11, 2026

[Photo] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — A large fire has broken out at the impact site in Kiev.

— A large fire has broken out at the impact site in Kiev.

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ukraine struck Russian missile electronics plant. Five dead and dozens injured, governor says

Smoke billows from a production plant following a Ukrainian attack, according the local governor, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Voronzeh, Russia June 22, 2026 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Social Media/via REUTERS. Ukraine’s military said it had hit a plant producing electronics for missiles in Russia’s border Voronezh []

Meduza.io

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· Jun 22, 2026

Photos and videos from Voronezh, where Ukraine attacked a factory that supplies electronics for Russia’s cruise missiles

On the afternoon of June 22, Ukraine’s armed forces launched a missile strike on Voronezh. Alexander Gusev, the governor of the Voronezh region, said that Russian air-defense forces had shot down “several high-speed aerial targets” over the city. The attack damaged “the production facilities of one of Voronezh’s enterprises,” the facades of several apartment buildings, and vehicles, Gusev said. The governor initially said three people had been wounded; he later said five people had been killed. Open-source intelligence analysts said the target of the Ukrainian strike was the main building of the Sborka semiconductor device plant. Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed the attack on the plant. According to Ukrainian and Western officials, the facility manufactures electronics for Iskander missiles, Kh-101 missiles, and Pantsir-S1 air-defense missile systems. Eyewitness photos and videos showed a fire at Sborka, with a column of black smoke visible over the city.

Reuters

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· Jul 3, 2026

Survivors return to homes wrecked by Russian attack

Residents of a heavily damaged Kyiv apartment building returned to recover what remained of their belongings as emergency crews cleared rubble from the site, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people. #kyiv #ukraine #russia #attack #war 👉 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

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Related coverage for "Fire Destroys Historic Czech Bata Factory Building": Kyiv Post — Ukraine Strikes Iskander-Linked Electronics Plant in Voronezh, Russian Sources Say Storm Shadow Used. Madrid Metropolitan — Huge Fire Rips Through Industrial Building As Heatwave Grips Region. Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — A large fire has broken out at the impact site in Kiev.. Ya Libnan — Ukraine struck Russian missile electronics plant. Five dead and dozens injured, governor says. Meduza.io — Photos and videos from Voronezh, where Ukraine attacked a factory that supplies electronics for Russia’s cruise missiles. Reuters — Survivors return to homes wrecked by Russian attack