Ukraine overview: Pistorius criticizes lack of tank pledges - heavy fighting in Luhansk
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Delays in Tank Deliveries Amid Rising Luhansk ClashesTwo tank battalions for Ukraine face delays as NATO boosts arms production; intense fighting reported in Luhansk region.
- Insufficient commitments have prevented the timely assembly of a Leopard 2A6 tank battalion destined for Ukraine.
- NATO is enhancing its ammunition stockpiles and production capacity to support a protracted conflict.
- Russian forces claim territorial advances in Luhansk, but Ukrainian officials deny any withdrawal.
- Chechen leader Kadyrov urges silence on Russian casualties amid uncertain death toll estimates.
Time is pressing— Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor of the Greens, referring to an expected Russian offensive.
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