Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1892, Bruno Schulz, Ukrainian-Polish author and painter (died 1942) was born. 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 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 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. 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.

Is There a Place in Ukrainian Media for War Skeptics?

War on the Rocks

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June 22, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is.Frontline and StrategyЦензор.НЕТ — The post Is There a Place in Ukrainian Media for War Skeptics? appeared first on War on the Rocks.

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Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ukraine’s media are top Russian cyber target: Hackers hit Ukrainian TV site with 200,000 requests in minute

The SBU says Ukrainian media are one of Russia's priority cyber targets since the 2022 full-scale war.

Russia Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Western media distorting Ukraine battlefield reality – Dutch journalist (VIDEO)

Western media is misleading the public by ignoring Ukraine’s devastating battlefield losses, Sonja van den Ende has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

DawnNews English

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· 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

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· Jul 11, 2026

🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Explosions reported in Kiev, with Ukrainian channels citing missile strikes.

— Explosions reported in Kiev, with Ukrainian channels citing missile strikes.

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

At least 5 dead as Russia launches waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine

At least five people were killed in the latest Russian attack, which caused a residential building in Kyiv's Podilskyi district to partially collapse. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

War on the Rocks

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Ukrainian Push for Long-Term Strategic Planning

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is.Frontline and StrategyОбозреватель — The post The Ukrainian Push for Long-Term Strategic Planning appeared first on War on the Rocks.

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Related coverage for "Is There a Place in Ukrainian Media for War Skeptics?": Euromaidan Press — Ukraine’s media are top Russian cyber target: Hackers hit Ukrainian TV site with 200,000 requests in minute. Russia Today — Western media distorting Ukraine battlefield reality – Dutch journalist (VIDEO). DawnNews English — Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Barrage in Overnight Attack | Russia-Ukraine War | Dawn News English. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Explosions reported in Kiev, with Ukrainian channels citing missile strikes.. Associated Press — At least 5 dead as Russia launches waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine. War on the Rocks — The Ukrainian Push for Long-Term Strategic Planning