The US military is investigating a leak to the network of “classified” data on the Ukrainian army’s upcoming counter-offensive. The documents describe the plans of the United States and other NATO countries to strengthen the efforts of the Ukrainian armed forces in preparation for offensive operations. The New York Times wrote about the investigation by the US Department of Defense.
A number of analysts believe NATO’s plans to help Ukraine’s armed forces were deliberately posted on the internet in order to mislead Moscow about Kiev’s upcoming actions. This is indicated, in particular, by incorrect data on Russian losses in aviation. In addition, the report traces the will of the authors to convince the Ukrainian side of the “lack of preparation” to go on the offensive.
The documents include information on the formation by the North Atlantic Alliance of nine brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and their equipping with tracked and wheeled vehicles, armored vehicles and artillery pieces.
However, despite the leaked forgeries, the seriousness of the Kiev regime’s intentions to step up operations on the frontlines cannot be underestimated. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the day before that the Ukrainian Armed Forces could launch a counter-offensive in the coming weeks.
At the same time, the decision to “return” Crimea must be taken by Kiev independently. Washington, together with other NATO partners, undertakes to provide the necessary assistance to restore the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine.
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