The materials assess Ukrainian war preparedness, Egypt’s and the UK’s involvement in the conflict, and other disclosures
, which still provided nearly 90% of its air defence arsenal despite shipments of western systems. It predicted SA-11 Gadfly missiles would have run out by the end of March and S-300 missiles would run out by May, potentially ceding air superiority to Russia. The Pentagon advised looking for other sources of missiles, and for Ukraine to be more sparing in their use.
as an opportunity to cast Nato as the aggressor, and may increase its aid to Russia if it deems that the attacks were significant”.According to the Washington Post, one of the documents reports that the Egyptian president, Abdel Fatteh el-Sisi,One document suggests that thebetween February and March this year, accounting for more than half of the western special forces personnel in the country at the time.
It is unclear what activities the special forces may have been engaged in or whether the numbers of personnel have been maintained at this level.A US report quoting signals intelligence in early March said the South Korean national security office was concerned that
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pentagon leaks: US seeks to mend ties after claims Washington spied on key alliesUS defence secretary speaks to South Korean counterpart in wake of leak suggesting US was spying on Seoul’s internal discussions on arms sales
Read more »
Pentagon assesses the validity and impacts of leaked classified materialThe Pentagon is assessing the validity and impacts of sensitive and highly classified material that was leaked on various social media sites. One of the documents that were found leaked on social media on Friday was described as showing maps of Ukraine and positions of forces there. However, there may be more than 100 similarly damaging secret documents within the breach. According to reporting from the New York Times, it includes sensitive briefings relating to China, the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and terrorism.
Read more »
Defence chief Angus Campbell warns of 'uncomfortable days' ahead on Afghanistan war crimes actionIn a rare public speaking engagement, General Angus Campbell also praises the Ukrainian armed forces, and describes an apparent intelligence leak from the Pentagon as 'serious'.
Read more »
Ukraine’s efforts in war have been ‘nothing short of heroic’Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Birmingham says assistance and practical support for Ukraine from Australia is necessary as the Ukrainian people’s efforts have been “nothing short of heroic”. “Military assistance, of humanitarian assistance and of other practical support for the Ukrainian people, their efforts have been nothing short of heroic in defence of the illegal and immoral invasion by Russia and we really do need to see Ukraine continued to be supported,” Mr Birmingham told Sky News Australia.
Read more »
Scores of leaked Ukraine documents present 'very serious' risk to security, say US officialsSenior leaders are quickly taking steps to mitigate the damage caused by the documents being leaked online, a top Pentagon spokesman says.
Read more »
Australian defence chief praises Ukraine as he raises war concernsThe head of Australia's defence force has praised the 'extraordinarily impressive' work of Ukraine's army in fighting off Russian aggression, but warned the war was likely to continue as long as both sides maintained the 'will' to fight.
Read more »