Russia Launches Major Offensive in Ukraine; Zelenskyy Fears Iran Conflict Impact

• Russian forces initiated a large-scale offensive in eastern Ukraine using dozens of tanks and armored vehicles.
• Ukrainian military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported increased pressure across the front, with over 200 daily combat engagements.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern over the West Asia conflict's impact on Ukraine, citing postponed diplomatic meetings.
• Russian attacks focused on Lyman in Donetsk, a key strongpoint guarding Sloviansk, with active troop movements and UAV use observed.
• A battalion-sized assault, larger than recent Russian mechanized attacks, was reportedly thwarted by Ukrainian forces.