**Ukraine Downs Russian Grom-1 Bomb Missile Near Dnipro, Authorities Say**
In a significant development on June 28, Ukraine’s air defenses successfully shot down a Russian Grom-1 bomb missile as it approached the city of Dnipro in central Ukraine. The attack comes at a time when Russian troops are intensifying their offensive in neighboring Donetsk Oblast.
According to Governor Serhii Lysak, the Grom-1 bomb missile was launched from the Russian-occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and had traveled over 100 kilometers before being downed by Ukrainian air defenses outside Dnipro. This marks the first time a Russian guided aerial bomb or Grom-1 bomb missile has reached the city.
**Russian Offensive Continues**
The attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast is part of Russia’s broader military campaign in eastern Ukraine, where Russian troops have been pushing closer to the region. Earlier this month, Ukrainian forces denied reports that Russian troops had entered Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Ukrainian troops had intercepted Russian reconnaissance units attempting to breach the region.
**Increased Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure**
The use of guided aerial bombs and missiles has become a hallmark of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian cities. Just this week, Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure and a passenger train with ballistic missiles, killing at least 21 people and injuring over 300 others. This latest incident highlights the growing concern for civilian safety as the conflict escalates.
**Ukraine Fights Back**
Ukrainian forces have been fighting back against Russia’s aggression, downing several Russian drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones and decoys. The Air Force reported that out of 23 drones launched by Russia, 21 were successfully downed.
**International Support**
The international community has continued to show support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine, with Polish Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressing gratitude for his country’s solidarity with Ukraine.
**Ukraine Produces Own Weapons**
In a bid to reduce dependence on foreign arms supplies, Ukraine’s government and businesses now provide over 40% of the weapons used to defend the nation’s independence against Russia’s full-scale invasion. President Zelensky has imposed sanctions on 52 Russian citizens and 34 Russian companies involved in drone production, as well as one Chinese entity.
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