On this day in 1853, 80,000 Russian troops cross into the Ottoman-controlled territories of Moldavia, Wallachia and the Danubian Principalities. The invasion triggers what will become the Crimean War.
Month: July 2026
⚡️Update: Ten people have been killed and at least 56 others injured, including two children.
As of 7:00 a.m. local time, damage and destruction had been recorded at more than 30 locations across all districts of Kyiv as a result of the attack.
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