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 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, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. 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 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Two killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson oblasts over past day

Ukrainska Pravda

Ukrainska Pravda

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July 12, 2026

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Two killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson oblasts over past day

Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson oblasts on 11 July killed two people, injured 18 others and damaged civilian infrastructure.

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Toronto Sun

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian missile strikes wound 11 in Kyiv: Zelensky

KYIV — Ukraine said Russian strikes on Kyiv wounded 11 people on Saturday, with missiles hitting the city even before air raid alerts sounded. AFP journalists in Kyiv heard two series of explosions in the early hours, with an air alert siren sounding minutes after the first blast. Moscow has been firing missiles and drones []

Meduza.io

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least 13

Russian forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones in the early hours of July 2, killing at least 10 people, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Minister Ihor Klymenko put the death toll at 11, with more than 30 injured.

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 []

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

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Kyiv under Russian attack overnight, several injured

Kyiv under Russian attack overnight, several injured

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russians attack Sloviansk with drones: petrol station hit, two people injured

The city of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast came under three Russian attacks during the first half of 10 July. Two civilians were injured.

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Related coverage for "Two killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson oblasts over past day": Toronto Sun — Russian missile strikes wound 11 in Kyiv: Zelensky. Meduza.io — Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least 13. Syrian Arab News Agency — Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight attacks; civilians killed on both sides. Russia Today — Russian woman killed in Ukrainian missile strike – governor. Sweden Herald — Kyiv under Russian attack overnight, several injured. Ukrainska Pravda — Russians attack Sloviansk with drones: petrol station hit, two people injured