Pentagon has started an investigation: US documents have got into the network on the Armed Forces counter -offensive - NYT
According to journalists, the Pentagon has already started an investigation into this. The documents have been changed in some parts compared to their original option. For example, US estimates of Ukrainian losses were inflated and losses among Russian servicemen were reduced. The publication also writes that, according to military analysts, changes in documents are an attempt to misinformation by Moscow.
However, the publication also included photos, graphs, weapons expected, the number of troops and more. "We know about social networks, and the Department is studying this issue," said Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Prescriber. The material states that the fused documents did not provide specific dates or plans for Ukrainian counter -offensive. However, for the Russian military command, they can give many tips. According to analysts, it will be difficult to assess the impact of documents on combat.
Especially in the near future. "Regardless of whether these documents are true or not, people should be careful with everything published from Russian sources," said Michael Kafman, director of Russian research by the CNA Institute in Arlington, Virginia. According to journalists, the leakage of documents is the first breakthrough of Russian intelligence since the beginning of a full -scale war. Yes, it can harm the exchange of intelligence between the states and Ukraine.
US General Ben Hodges stated that the purpose of the Armed Forces counter -offensive would be the de -occupation of Crimea. According to him, the successes of the Armed Forces in the occupied territories may have "devastating effect" on the Russians. In addition, Ukrainian scouts announced new operations for the destruction of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The GUR MO admitted that during the year of the war they "fell in love" to eliminate the invaders with the help of aircraft.