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During a televised interview, the appointed head of the Luhansk People's Republic declared, “The territory of Luhansk is fully liberated 100%,” citing battlefield reports. However, this assertion raises skepticism, as no independent verification or official confirmation from Russia’s defense ministry has been provided. The claim aligns with Moscow’s broader narrative that the war is proceeding as planned, despite substantial evidence pointing to a stagnating or faltering summer offensive.