Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. 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 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1971, Andriy Kovalenco, Ukrainian-Spanish rugby player was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. 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 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. 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 Strikes Hit Kharkiv and Odesa, Leaving Multiple Injured
On Saturday, July 11, Russian forces continued their bombardment of Ukrainian cities with targeted daytime strikes. In Kharkiv, an ‘Italmas’ attack drone struck a civilian enterprise in the Nemyshlianskyi district. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed that seven people were injured in the attack, while regional authorities reported damage to a warehouse and several vehicles. Concurrently, a Russian ballistic missile struck infrastructure in the southern city of Odesa, with military administration head Serhii Lysak reporting further casualties.
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Al Jazeera English
· 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
Sweden Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Several injured after Russian attacks in Zaporizhia and Kharkiv
Several injured after Russian attacks in Zaporizhia and Kharkiv
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 2, 2026
What is known about condition of six medics injured in Russian attack on Kyiv
Six medics responding to a call were injured in the Russian attack on Kyiv. What is their condition?
TASS
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian forces strike defense, energy facilities in Kiev, military airfields
According to the Defense Ministry, the strikes were carried out in response to Kiev's attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia
CNN
· Jul 2, 2026
Russia unleashes 11-hour barrage of strikes on Kyiv
Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv overnight, destroying residential buildings and killing more than a dozen civilians in strikes Moscow’s military called retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on its own civilian infrastructure. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nearly 500 drones and more than 70 missiles toward the country in a “massive combined strike,” simultaneously targeting the capital from different directions. While most of the missiles and drones were intercepted, a total of 33 projectiles made impact. CNN’s Ivan Watson has details on the attack and a statement from Russian officials. Also, Peter Zalmayev from the Eurasia Democracy Initiative and Orysia Lutsevych from Chatham House Ukraine Forum have more on the impact of the Russian strikes. 0:00 33 Russian projectiles break through Ukrainian defenses and strike Kyiv 0:57 Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning ahead of the attacks 3:07 Analyst in Kyiv says most of the targets in Russian barrage were civilian 7:18 Putin’s revenge mission Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Russia #Ukraine #News
Intel Slava
· Jul 6, 2026
[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — WATCH: Footage captures the moment of a Russian overnight strike on Kiev region.
— WATCH: Footage captures the moment of a Russian overnight strike on Kiev region.
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Related coverage for "Russian Strikes Hit Kharkiv and Odesa, Leaving Multiple Injured": Al Jazeera English — Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten. Sweden Herald — Several injured after Russian attacks in Zaporizhia and Kharkiv. Ukrainska Pravda — What is known about condition of six medics injured in Russian attack on Kyiv. TASS — Russian forces strike defense, energy facilities in Kiev, military airfields. CNN — Russia unleashes 11-hour barrage of strikes on Kyiv. Intel Slava — [Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — WATCH: Footage captures the moment of a Russian overnight strike on Kiev region.