Putin Drops ‘Mystery Warhead' On Ukraine; Dnipro Hit Hard As Explosions Shake Ukraine
Russia reportedly fired its new Grom-1 bomb missile at Ukraine for the first time, targeting Dnipro. While Ukrainian forces claimed to have intercepted the high-accuracy weapon, the attack came amidst a series of intensified Russian assaults. Here's more about the Grom-1's capabilities and the latest on the ongoing conflict, including recent deadly strikes on Odesa and Dnipro.
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