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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. 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 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. 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.

Russian forces strike gas stations, fuel tankers in occupied DPR — top brass

TASS

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July 7, 2026

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The facilities were used to support Ukrainian army units

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Sputnik

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· Jun 26, 2026

Russia Pulverizes Key Ukrainian Targets: Recruitment Hub, Arms Depot, and Refinery

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces also hammered a territorial recruitment center and weapons storage facilities in Kiev, in addition to an oil refinery in Kremenchug, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday

PravdaReport

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ukraine Targets Gas Compressor Station Linked to Blue Stream Pipeline

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attacked the Krasnodarskaya gas compressor station, which is involved in exporting Russian natural gas to Turkey through the Blue Stream pipeline, Gazprom said on its Telegram channel. Drone Attack Targets Blue Stream Infrastructure An attack on a gas export facility supplying Turkey. At 7:51 p. m. on July 7, the Krasnodarskaya compressor station, which is part of the supply chain for Russian gas transported via the Blue Stream pipeline, came under attack by unmanned aerial vehicles, the statement said. The company added that the attack was intended to disrupt the uninterrupted supply of Russian gas to Turkey. According to Gazprom, repair work is currently underway to eliminate the damage. The company emphasized that prompt measures prevented any disruption to gas deliveries.

Hot Air

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· Jun 27, 2026

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Ukrainian Forces Strike Syzran Oil Refinery, 10 Tankers and 4 Ferries

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed that defense forces struck the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region, causing explosions and fires. The facility has an annual capacity of 8.5 million tons and supplies fuel to the Russian military. Additionally, Ukrainian forces struck 10 Russian tankers and four ferries in the Sea of Azov used for military logistics and sanction evasion. The military also confirmed a July 11 strike on a Russian fuel train near Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia region, and verified damage from a July 10 attack on the NOVATEK-Ust-Luga complex in the Leningrad region.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Photo] 🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.Russian aviation, dr [...]

— Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.Russian aviation, drones, missile troops, and artillery struck military airfield infrastructure, oil refineries, fuel and energy facilities, transport infrastructure, fuel depots, logistics hubs, drone production workshops, and Ukrainian/foreign mercenary deployment areas across 147 locations.In Krasny Liman, Russian assault units captured 12 Ukrainian strongholds and cleared 53 buildings in the city’s northwest.In Konstantinovka, Russian forces liberated 104 buildings over the past 24 hours, continuing to clear remaining Ukrainian groups in the southwest.Russian Aerospace Forces struck Ukrainian command posts using FAB-500 aerial bombs and Kh-39 LMUR missiles.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​@IntelSlava

Meduza.io

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· Jun 29, 2026

In photos: Muscovites face hour-long lines for gasoline

Ukrainian forces continue to attack Russian oil refineries. The fuel crisis has spread to most regions of Russia, including Moscow. The independent journalists’ cooperative Bereg published a photo report from the capital, where drivers sometimes wait nearly an hour in line at gas stations. Meduza is republishing the piece in full.

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Related coverage for "Russian forces strike gas stations, fuel tankers in occupied DPR — top brass": Sputnik — Russia Pulverizes Key Ukrainian Targets: Recruitment Hub, Arms Depot, and Refinery . PravdaReport — Ukraine Targets Gas Compressor Station Linked to Blue Stream Pipeline. Hot Air — The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians. Kyiv Post — Ukrainian Forces Strike Syzran Oil Refinery, 10 Tankers and 4 Ferries. Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.Russian aviation, dr [...]. Meduza.io — In photos: Muscovites face hour-long lines for gasoline