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Ukraine Alters Military Plans in Wake of Pentagon Leaks
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The Facts
In the wake of classified US documents being leaked and circulated on the internet in the past several days, Ukraine has modified some of its war plans, a source close to Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CNN on Monday.
The documents divulged perceived areas of Ukrainian vulnerability and weakness, including shortages in weaponry and ammunition as well as scarcity in air defense coverage over certain regions. The leaks also detailed the sizes and locations of troop deployments and their combat readiness, in addition to what weapons and training they were due to receive.
The Spin
Narrative A
While it's understood that the US has one of the most sophisticated intelligence apparatuses in the world, the leaked documents provide a rare glimpse into how the country spies on its allies and foes alike. The revelations are likely to anger some of its closest partners at a time when cohesion is badly needed.
Narrative B
While the leaks may show some accurate information, this bears the hallmarks of an American disinformation operation. This release was created to prompt confusion among Russian ranks ahead of Ukraine's plans to launch a spring counteroffensive.
