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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. 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 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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 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.
Russia thought occupied Crimea was its fortress. Ukrainian forces say they’ve been pulling the walls down for years now
The latest piece: a rail bridge near İçki that fed troops across occupied Crimea.
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia claims key Ukrainian city Kostyantynivka has been captured
Russia's troops have expanded their military offensive in eastern Ukraine. They say they have taken control of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, says the city has strategic significance in expanding the nation's security zone. Ukraine's general staff insists the city remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 1, 2026
Russia seizes 84 sq km in June, but rate of advance slows – DeepState
Russian forces occupied 84 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory in June. However, if areas liberated by Ukraine's defence forces are taken into account, the net change in occupied territory for Russia may be negative for the second consecutive month.
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia says it has taken five villages in Ukraine
Russia's defence ministry claims to have captured five villages in Ukraine's eastern regions, including four in Kharkiv and one in Donetsk. However, Ukraine's President Zelensky vehemently denies Russia's assertion of taking the strategically vital city of Kostiantynivka, calling it another fabrication. This city is crucial for Ukraine's defence line in the industrial Donetsk region, and its capture would significantly aid Russia's northern advance.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 4, 2026
Ukraine Denies Russian Claims of Capturing Kostiantynivka
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have refuted claims made by Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russian troops have fully captured the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. The Ukrainian military’s “East” command and the General Staff confirmed on Saturday that the city remains under Ukrainian control, though urban combat and defensive operations continue on its approaches. Ukrainian officials characterized the Russian statements as an attempt to project battlefield success amidst operational difficulties.
Ya Libnan
· Jul 4, 2026
Zelenskiy calls Russia’s claim of capturing Kostiantynivka city, another lie offers to meet Putin there
KYIV- Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured. Russia’s military ignored Zelenskiy’s assertions, said it was mopping up remaining pockets of resistance and offered to exchange the remains of dead servicemen. Russian military commanders []
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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Related coverage for "Russia thought occupied Crimea was its fortress. Ukrainian forces say they’ve been pulling the walls down for years now": Sky News Australia — Russia claims key Ukrainian city Kostyantynivka has been captured. Ukrainska Pravda — Russia seizes 84 sq km in June, but rate of advance slows – DeepState. Times of India — Russia says it has taken five villages in Ukraine. Kyiv Post — Ukraine Denies Russian Claims of Capturing Kostiantynivka. Ya Libnan — Zelenskiy calls Russia’s claim of capturing Kostiantynivka city, another lie offers to meet Putin there. Al Jazeera English — Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka