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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 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. 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 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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.
Ukraine Hits One of Russia’s Largest Refineries, Bridge and Command Post in Multi-Target Strike
The Ukrainian military struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Kstovo, reportedly damaging a key processing unit and sparking a fire. The military also hit a Russian drone warehouse in Zaporizhzhia, a logistics bridge in Luhansk, and a command post in the Kharkiv region.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea
MOSCOW: Serangan besar-besaran tentera Ukraine ke atas Semenanjung Crimea yang dikuasai Russia mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya empat nyawa, selain memaksa pihak berkuasa yang disokong Moscow pada Ahad menggantung jualan bahan api di wilayah berkenaan, semalam. Ukraine mengesahkan pihaknya menyasarkan fasiliti ketenteraan dan tenaga di Crimea yang menjadi pangkalan logistik utama Moscow sepanjang kempen ketenteraan selama empat tahun ... Read more The post Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russia as Zelensky Says Moscow ‘Must Feel’ the War
Ukraine struck Russian oil infrastructure in four regions, including targets up to 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from the front line, two days after hitting Russia’s largest refinery at roughly twice that distance. The Ukrainian president called the strikes a “fair response” to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, saying Russians “must feel” the consequences of the war.
AzerNews
· Jul 8, 2026
Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline
The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 1, 2026
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian weapons strike Ufa oil refinery again and hit Russian military industry site in Penza Oblast – video
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukrainian weapons have struck an oil refinery in Russia's Ufa for the second time, referring to the strikes as long-range sanctions. The refinery lies 1,300 km from the front line. He also said a Russian military-industrial complex facility in Penza Oblast has been hit.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Russian attack kills at least 20, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital
Russia said the attack – the second-deadliest on Kyiv so far this year – was in retaliation for recent strikes on its civil infrastructure.
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 23 in mass missile attack
Key developments on July 6:For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv with mass missile attack, killing at least 23Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from borderUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery in YaroslavlRussia launched waves
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Related coverage for "Ukraine Hits One of Russia’s Largest Refineries, Bridge and Command Post in Multi-Target Strike": Utusan Malaysia — Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea. Kyiv Post — Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russia as Zelensky Says Moscow ‘Must Feel’ the War. AzerNews — Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline. Ukrainska Pravda — Zelenskyy: Ukrainian weapons strike Ufa oil refinery again and hit Russian military industry site in Penza Oblast – video. Brisbane Times — Russian attack kills at least 20, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital. The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 23 in mass missile attack