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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 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. 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 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. 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 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.

Kiev lit the fuse – Russia lit up Kiev

Russia Today

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July 7, 2026

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Kiev lit the fuse – Russia lit up Kiev

Moscow deflected a huge UAV assault and dealt crushing strikes on Ukraine’s military production, exposing the mismatch in aims and effect. Read Full Article at RT.com

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Another explosion has been recorded in Kiev.

— Another explosion has been recorded in Kiev.

BRICS News

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· Jul 1, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Several explosions heard in Kyiv, Ukraine following Russian strikes.

JUST IN: Several explosions heard in Kyiv, Ukraine following Russian strikes.@BRICSNews

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia’s refinery in Saratov, two in Tatarstan, a pumping station in Bashkortostan — one night’s oil target list

Fires broke out at the Saratov plant and the Nizhnekamsk refining cluster, while Ukraine's security service struck an oil-products pumping station 1,500 kilometers from the border.

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian missile attack hits Kyiv, killing at least one

Ukraine's capital Kyiv came under a Russian missile attack early, triggering fires, killing a woman and injuring at least two people, local authorities said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #kyiv Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3SQSH1N 👉 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

RTÉ News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Barrage of Russian attacks rock Kyiv

A series of explosions have rocked Kyiv, AFP journalists heard, as Russia keeps up its barrage of attacks on the Ukrainian capital while NATO leaders meet for a summit in Turkey.

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

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Related coverage for "Kiev lit the fuse – Russia lit up Kiev": Intel Slava — [Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Another explosion has been recorded in Kiev.. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Several explosions heard in Kyiv, Ukraine following Russian strikes.. Euromaidan Press — Russia’s refinery in Saratov, two in Tatarstan, a pumping station in Bashkortostan — one night’s oil target list. Reuters — Russian missile attack hits Kyiv, killing at least one. RTÉ News — Barrage of Russian attacks rock Kyiv. DawnNews English — Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Barrage in Overnight Attack | Russia-Ukraine War | Dawn News English