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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. 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 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. 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.
Russians strike business in Poltava Oblast
Russian forces struck the premises of a business in the Poltava district with a drone on 12 July.
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Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 29, 2026
Russians attack petrol station in Poltava Oblast and infrastructure in Kirovohrad Oblast, causing fires – photos
Russian strikes have hit a petrol station in the Poltava district and an infrastructure facility in the city of Kropyvnytskyi, causing fires at both locations. One person was injured.
Intel Slava
· Jun 22, 2026
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russia launches strikes on Kyiv &
— Russia launches strikes on Kyiv Dnipropetrovsk regions A strike was reported on Kyiv region. Minutes later, a second strike hit the settlement of Samar in Dnipropetrovsk region.@IntelSlava
Sputnik
· Jun 21, 2026
Russian Forces Strike Ukraine’s Oil Refining Facilities and Infrastructure - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Strikes were also carried out against oil refining facilities, fuel and energy infrastructure, transport infrastructure and fuel depots used by the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Caucasian Knot
· Jul 7, 2026
Attacks on SOCAR and the note of protest from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on July 5-6, 2026, affected facilities of the Azerbaijani oil and gas company SOCAR in the Mykolaiv region. Azerbaijan considers the repeated strikes to be deliberate and demands an investigation, explanations, and adherence to international obligations from Moscow.
Meduza.io
· Jul 9, 2026
After a Russian strike kills nine outside Kyiv, Zelensky says the town held a state-owned arms depot. He vows firings at the company that owns it.
A Russian strike overnight on July 6 hit the city of Vyshneve, outside Kyiv, where the state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom had an ammunition depot, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on July 9.
Euromaidan Press
· Jul 3, 2026
Belgorod loses power and water after Ukrainian strike on gas-turbine plant, one killed
The strike came a day after Russia's deadliest assault on Kyiv this year.
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Related coverage for "Russians strike business in Poltava Oblast": Ukrainska Pravda — Russians attack petrol station in Poltava Oblast and infrastructure in Kirovohrad Oblast, causing fires – photos. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russia launches strikes on Kyiv &. Sputnik — Russian Forces Strike Ukraine’s Oil Refining Facilities and Infrastructure - MoD. Caucasian Knot — Attacks on SOCAR and the note of protest from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meduza.io — After a Russian strike kills nine outside Kyiv, Zelensky says the town held a state-owned arms depot. He vows firings at the company that owns it.. Euromaidan Press — Belgorod loses power and water after Ukrainian strike on gas-turbine plant, one killed