The US Department of Defense launched an investigation into the leak of classified documents revealing Israel’s intention to supply weapons to Ukraine after declaring its neutrality in this conflict in order to preserve relations with Russia.
According to a report released by CNN, the leaked classified information included classified information about Israel regarding its preparations to send lethal weapons to Ukraine.
The documents also reveal details of South Korea’s concerns about arms supplies to Ukraine.
Among the documents was also a part of the documents related to the classified information transmitted by the CIA.
The published material includes information on the deployment of Ukrainian air defense systems, on the expenditure of artillery shells by the Ukrainian army, as well as assessments of the situation around Artemfsk.
Excerpts from secret press briefing presentations on China, the Indo-Pacific and Middle East military theater and terrorism were also found in the above documents.
A Pentagon spokeswoman said: “The Department of Defense is looking into the matter and has formally requested the Department of Justice to investigate.
The Pentagon, in a commentary to CNN, stated that they were aware of the publications on communication sites and were studying them.
It is not yet clear who is responsible for the leaks and their source.
Source: US media
