A series of documents leaked puzzled several US agencies over the revealed contents, many of which related to the conflict in Ukraine.

This weekend, documents related to espionage, which would also include Iran, were revealed on some platforms.

Joe Biden administration officials confirmed that the documents detail Washington and NATO’s strategic plans to support the Ukrainian military, as well as other Ukrainian maneuvers against Russian forces.

Classified US documents about the war in Ukraine leaked

According to the officials, the reports have revealed the intentions of the Ukrainian and US military over the past month of the war, as well as information about the spending of HIMARS high-mobility artillery missiles.

The Ministry of Defense explained that they are trying to assess the authenticity of the documents that have been circulating on social networks.

Themes of these documents

Many relate to the war in Ukraine. One provides information on the state of the conflict in early March, including Russian and Ukrainian casualties, while others describe situations on specific fronts, such as the city of Bakhmut, one of the main battlefields.

Another details Ukraine’s air defenses, which have been critical in countering Russian missile and drone strikes, while another describes international efforts to build up Kiev’s armed forces.

There are also documents that are not related to Ukraine. For example, some point to US surveillance of its allies, such as one reporting that leaders of Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad were advocating internal protests against a controversial Israeli justice reform plan that would have given lawmakers substantially more control over the Supreme Court.

opening investigation

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the apparent leak while an assessment of the potential national security implications is underway.

US officials have also reached out to Washington’s international allies to discuss the matter, and relevant congressional committees have been notified.

What to expect from the leak

The impact of the leak could be significant, jeopardizing U.S. intelligence resources and also providing Russia with valuable information about the status of Ukraine’s armed forces.

Documents related to US allies can also be a source of diplomatic embarrassment, as they detail US surveillance of countries with which Washington has close ties.