Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1770, Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (died 1837) was born. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1999, Konstantinos Kollias, Greek general and politician, 168th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1901) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Russian attacks kill four as Ukraine continues to target oil infrastructure

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July 10, 2026

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Ukrainian official says Russia's attack on Kramatorsk kills four, including a teenager, and injures nine.

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

6 killed, several injured as Russia, Ukraine continue to target each other

Moscow and Kyiv claim attacks on oil, port and transport infrastructure in latest overnight cross-border assaults

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Deadly Russian Guided Bombs and Drones Strike Sloviansk and Kharkiv Region

Russian forces carried out a wave of attacks across eastern Ukraine on Saturday, July 11, focusing on the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. In Sloviansk, three FAB-250 guided bombs struck the city center, killing a 67-year-old man and injuring three others while damaging dozens of buildings. In the Kharkiv region, a strike hit a residential multi-story building in Izium, injuring four people. A separate strike targeted a gas station in Kharkiv city.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 6, 2026

🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — NOW: Russian missiles begin striking targets in Kiev and on the outskirts of the city.

— NOW: Russian missiles begin striking targets in Kiev and on the outskirts of the city.

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.

Our News Bahamas

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian Attacks Kill 4 Across Ukraine, Striking Kyiv for Second Straight Day

UKRAINE - Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine as Kyiv struck Russian oil refineries and secured U.S. support to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 29, 2026

Battlefield sees 249 clashes in one day, heaviest fighting on Pokrovsk and Huliaipole fronts – Ukraine's General Staff

The Russians conducted the highest number of attacks on the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole and Sloviansk fronts

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russia lancar serangan besar-besaran di Ukraine

KYIV: Russia melancarkan se­rangan besar-besaran menggunakan peluru berpandu dan dron ke atas Ukraine pada Khamis, menyasarkan Kyiv serta beberapa wilayah lain di seluruh negara itu. Kementerian Pertahanan Russia berkata, ia telah melaksanakan serangan besar-besaran menggunakan senjata jarak jauh berketepatan tinggi dari udara, darat dan laut serta dron serangan. Moscow berkata, serangan itu menyasarkan kemudahan perindustrian ... Read more The post Russia lancar serangan besar-besaran di Ukraine appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 23 in mass missile attack

Key developments on July 6:For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv with mass missile attack, killing at least 23Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from borderUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery in YaroslavlRussia launched waves

Daily Express

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· Jul 7, 2026

Putin humiliated as oil refinery deep inside Russia burns - 1,500 miles from Ukraine

The oil refinery attack marks one of the deepest attacks on Russian territory by Ukraine since the war began.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 3, 2026

Five killed in Ukraine a day after deadliest Russian attacks this year

Separately, at least 10 people killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Russian-controlled areas.

AzerNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

Reuters

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian air strikes leave many dead in Kyiv

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing more than a dozen people and wounding over 50, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings in what Russia said was a retaliation for recent attacks on its civil infrastructure. #russia #ukraine #war #kyiv

Daily Mirror

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· Jun 22, 2026

Zelensky threatens to 'bring the war home to Russia' as Ukraine strikes both sides of Kerch Strait

Kyiv's two-pronged attacks deep inside Russia are biting hard on Putin's war economy, effecting civilians as attacks on Kerch Strait threaten to cut-off the Kremlin's military within Ukraine

Fark

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· Jun 21, 2026

Day 1,579 of WW3: Russia launched a series of attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions on Saturday. Guided aerial bombs struck civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. This is your Sunday Ukraine conversation [News]

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The Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three killed in Kyiv drone attack on Moscow as strikes on oil facilities continue

Ukraine's attack also targeted Russian tankers and ferries near the Sea of Azov

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia Launches Missile, Drone Barrage on Kyiv

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

TRT World

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian military steps up attacks on Ukrainian capital

Kiev came under another wave of Russian ballistic missile attacks, which left more than a dozen people injured and caused widespread damage across the capital, as residents described it a night of terror. With Ukraine running low on Patriot interceptors, concerns are growing over its ability to defend against Moscow’s escalating strikes. Shadia Edwards-Dashti reports from Kiev.

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities after Zelensky meets with Trump

Ukraine targeted Russian oil facilities on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Trump on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Turkey. Ukrainian forces struck two oil depots, one in Stavropol and the other in Tver, that are approximately 500 kilometers from the front line, according to Zelensky. “Units of Ukraine's Defense Forces also struck...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill at least eight, including seven in capital

Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill at least eight, including seven in capital

Investing.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russian attacks kill 4, injure 10 in Ukraine overnight, officials say

Russian attacks kill 4, injure 10 in Ukraine overnight, officials say

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries

A Ukrainian attack in southwest Russia killed one person and wounded three more, local officials said Sunday, as Kyiv’s forces continued to bombard Russia’s oil facilities. The head of Russia’s Samara region, Gov. Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, said that a child was among the injured. He also said that residential homes and apartment buildings were damaged in [] The post Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Russia Today

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russian woman killed in Ukrainian missile strike – governor

Ukrainian attacks caused casualties and damage in Russia overnight Read Full Article at RT.com

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight attacks; civilians killed on both sides

Kyiv/Moscow, July 3 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight attacks on Friday, with strikes hitting civilian areas and infrastructure in both countries and leaving several people dead and injured, according to officials. Reuters quoted Ukrainian officials as saying that four people were killed and 10 others injured in Russian attacks overnight. Oleh Hryhorov, head of []

NDTV

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· Jun 29, 2026

10 Killed, Dozens Injured In Russian Strikes In Ukraine

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed 10 people and wounded dozens on Monday, authorities said, with strikes continuing into the afternoon as the death toll climbed.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 23, 2026

Russian Security Forces Foil Double Terrorist Attack Planned by Ukrainian Agents

Russian Security Forces Foil Double Terrorist Attack Planned by Ukrainian Agents

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russian attacks leave trail of destruction across Ukraine

Russian attacks struck multiple Ukrainian regions killing four people, including a five-year-old child and her mother in Sumy. Guided bombs also ignited a massive fire at a poultry farm in Kherson where firefighters battled the flames under the threat of further strikes. 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

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to NATO summit

The attack, which Ukraine’s president had warned of hours earlier, comes days after a combined Russian assault killed at least 31 people in Kyiv.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 10, 2026

Putin Faces Humiliating Dilemma as Domestic Crisis Rages

Anastasia Barashkova/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin has been backed into an embarrassing corner as Ukrainian drones strike deeper and deeper inside Russia.For several weeks, Ukraine has been launching waves of drone attacks into Russia, targeting cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg and the country’s oil refineries, which are vital to funding the Kremlin’s invasion efforts.Until now, Ukraine’s drone strikes had been largely limited to targets within around 1,000 miles of Kyiv-controlled territory. However, on Monday, Ukraine was able to send drones to the Siberian city of Omsk, more than 2,000 miles from Kyiv, targeting Russia’s largest refinery and a crude distillation unit.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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