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Saved hundreds of animals: Ukrainian zoo volunteer Olha Kuzmenko killed in Russian attack – photo, videos

Zoo volunteer Olha Kuzymenko, who fed dogs and cats daily in frontline Druzhkivka and helped hundreds of animals evacuate, has been killed by Russia in Donetsk Oblast.
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Reuters
· Jun 21, 2026
Ukrainian in tears as he's forced to flee without his pets
As Ukrainian police help civilians evacuate their homes amid ongoing Russian attacks, a group of volunteers is helping to rescue their pets that fleeing residents are forced to leave behind. #ukraine #russia #ukrainerussiawar #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
At least 5 dead as Russia launches waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine
At least five people were killed in the latest Russian attack, which caused a residential building in Kyiv's Podilskyi district to partially collapse. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Fire in Kaluga Region, 452 UAVs target Russia: new Ukrainian attacks
More than 430 UAVs headed toward the Moscow Region this night
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
Russian strike kills four, injures at least nine in Ukraine's Kramatorsk
A Russian attack on the eastern Ukrainian town of Kramatorsk killed four people and injured at least nine others on July 10, the regional governor said. A residential block, a shop and several private houses were damaged in the attack. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 2, 2026
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 22 as residents race to stay safe
Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital have killed at least 22 people and wounded many more. Rescuers have been searching through the debris of collapsed buildings for survivors. The air strikes have again prompted people in Kyiv to change their routines in an effort to stay safe. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from Kyiv, Ukraine, 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.io/AJEMobile #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #VladimirPutin #VolodymrZelenskyy #Kyiv #AlJazeeraEnglish
Euromaidan Press
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia is building fake Ukrainians: One AI video, telling Ukrainians their soldiers are dying so politicians can buy villas, got 900,000 views
Russia has moved to conveyor production of fakes.
DawnNews English
· 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
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 11, 2026
Aftermath of Russian Missile Strikes in Kyiv
Footage released by the Ukrainian emergency services shows the aftermath of Russia’s nighttime missile attack on Kyiv, which injured 10 people, according to rescuers.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 2, 2026
"My building has been damaged for the sixth time": what is known about aftermath of overnight large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv – photos
Homes belonging to artists and media professionals, along with the office of the human rights organisation La Strada-Ukraine, were damaged in Kyiv as a result of Russia's attack on the night of 1-2 July. Animals were also injured at Kyiv Zoo and buildings there sustained damage.
9 News Australia
· Jul 2, 2026
Russian daredevils' proposal after scaling the Empire State Building | 9 News Australia
Russian daredevils have scaled the Empire State Building in an elaborate and illegal stunt ending with a proposal. Authorities are now investigating how the couple managed to dodge security at the New York landmark. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
ABC News
· Jul 5, 2026
As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite
As Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 5, 2026
As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite
As Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park.
USA TODAY
· Jul 2, 2026
NYPD bodycam shows Empire State Building climbers being detained
NYPD bodycam footage shows officers detaining a couple who climbed Empire State Building. The climbers self-identified on social media as Russian couple Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau. The daredevil couple was the subject of the 2024 documentary “Skywalkers: A Love Story.” Beerkus and Nikolau, clinging to the NYC building’s 1,454-foot-tall antenna, flew a banner reading: "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace." Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdemwuu9 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Meduza.io
· Jul 2, 2026
See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, at least 13 people were killed, and dozens were injured.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight on July 2 with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strike on the Ukrainian capital was the most massive since the start of the full-scale war. All districts of Kyiv sustained damage; the latest figures show at least 13 people were killed and more than 90 were wounded. City authorities warned that the casualty toll is not final, as rescuers are still working through the rubble. July 3 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Meduza publishes photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Several injured after Russian attacks in Zaporizhia and Kharkiv
Several injured after Russian attacks in Zaporizhia and Kharkiv
Sky News Australia
· Jul 2, 2026
'Trying to intimidate them': Russia targeting ‘random’ Ukrainian civilian buildings
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko says “Russians are targeting Ukrainian civilians”. “They are trying to intimidate them, trying to put pressure on them,” Mr Myroshnychenko told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. “During the last year, Russia’s attacks have intensified. “Now we see they just hit different random civilian buildings."
NDTV
· Jul 3, 2026
Russia Says It Seized Eastern Ukrainian Stronghold Of Kostyantynivka
Russia on Friday said it had captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, a key post on the road leading to the last major cities in the Donbas region under Kyiv's control.
Intel Slava
· Jul 6, 2026
[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Video captures the moment of a Russian cruise missile impact on Kiev.
— Video captures the moment of a Russian cruise missile impact on Kiev.
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· Jun 21, 2026
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Kyiv Post
· Jul 6, 2026
14 Killed, 143 Injured in Week of Strikes on Kharkiv Region
Over the past week, Russian forces struck 109 settlements in the Kharkiv region, killing 14 people, including two children, and injuring 143 others. Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings and farms. Emergency crews cleared hundreds of explosive devices and put out dozens of fires, while more than 1,800 combat clashes occurred along the front line.
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