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Russian attacks kill 6, wound 29, as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers

ABC News

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July 11, 2026

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Ukraine says it hit 21 tankers, four tugboats, two cargo ships and a dredge.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ukrainian forces hit 12 Russian tankers, tugboat, cargo ship and oil terminal

Ukraine's General Staff has reported that the defence forces hit 12 Russian tankers, a tugboat and a cargo ship in the Sea of Azov on the night of 8-9 July. Ukrainian forces also struck the Yug Rusi oil terminal and a Russian ammunition depot.

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

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ukraine to Turn Crimea Into a Dead End for Russia

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on Monday said Ukrainian attacks near the Kerch Strait are part of a broader effort to degrade Russia’s ability to continue military operations in Crimea and southern Ukraine. The campaign includes strikes on transport routes, fuel infrastructure, and air defenses, alongside expanded drone operations targeting critical assets in the rear. ISW also notes that disruptions to Russian drone capabilities and continued Ukrainian strikes are forcing Moscow to adjust its tactics and logistics under increasing pressure.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 10, 2026

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out multiple FAB-500 glide bomb strikes [...]

— Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out multiple FAB-500 glide bomb strikes against Ukrainian positions. Five FAB-500 UMPK bombs struck a raised river crossing used by Ukrainian forces near Mayaky in the Donetsk People's Republic. Four FAB-500 UMPK bombs destroyed a personnel shelter belonging to the 159th Separate Motorized Brigade near Zakharovka, Kharkiv Oblast. A separate airstrike destroyed a Ukrainian drone command post near Rublene, Kharkiv Oblast.@IntelSlava

The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits 12 Russian oil tankers as Putin grapples with nationwide fuel shortages

Kyiv has amped up its attacks on Russian tankers in recent days

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten

Russia struck Kyiv overnight, injuring 10 people. Attacks on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks, with strikes on the capital and surrounding region this month leaving more than 60 people dead. Russia claims last night's strikes targeted defence industry facilities using high-precision weapons. 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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