Ukraine Warns Possible New Russian Offensive Kharkiv, Donetsk

Ukrainian military leaders have issued warnings of ongoing and potential new Russian offensives in northeastern Ukraine, particularly in the Kharkiv and Lyman regions. Russia is attempting to retake Lyman in northern Donetsk Oblast, using tactics to exploit any openings and partially encircle Ukrainian forces, though their advances remain slow and costly. In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized the need for preparedness against continuous Russian infantry waves aiming to press their numerical advantage. Additionally, Ukrainian special forces struck a key Russian military airfield in the Voronezh region, damaging aircraft and a glide bomb store. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that China might encourage Russia to attack NATO countries to divert Western attention from the Indo-Pacific, especially in the event of a Chinese attack on Taiwan. US President Donald Trump expressed support for Ukraine's defense needs, including Patriot missiles, following discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky.