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military2 years ago•6 min saved

"US Air Force Disciplines 15 Individuals in Investigation of National Guard Leaker Jack Teixeira"

The US Air Force has disciplined 15 individuals, including the commander of Jack Teixeira's unit, following an investigation into the intelligence leaks by the Air National Guardsman. The investigation found that individuals "intentionally failed" to report concerns about Teixeira's behavior before the leaks. Teixeira, who has been indicted on six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information, allegedly began posting classified intelligence on a social media platform in February 2022. The investigation also revealed failures in supervision, reporting procedures, and security measures. The Air Force has implemented reforms to improve security procedures and accountability measures.

via CNN|

#discipline #intelligence-leaks #investigation

international-relations3 years ago•5 min saved

Zelensky claims lack of communication from White House on intelligence leaks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not had any conversations with the White House about a massive leak of top-secret U.S. intelligence documents, he said in a wide-ranging interview with The Washington Post on Monday, calling the disclosures damaging to both Washington and Kyiv. The trove of secrets leaked online through the Discord messaging platform revealed grim U.S. assessments about Ukraine’s war with Russia, including Kyiv’s shortfalls of weaponry ahead of a highly anticipated counteroffensive, as well as Washington’s request that Ukraine postpone its planned attacks on Russia to mark the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion in February.

via The Washington Post|

#discord #intelligence-leaks #international-relations

security3 years ago•1 min saved

Former Navy Noncommissioned Officer's Social-Media Account Spread Secrets

A social media account run by a former US Navy noncommissioned officer, Sarah Bils, played a key role in spreading intelligence documents allegedly leaked by Airman First Class Jack Teixeira, supporting Russia's war on Ukraine. Bils, who hosted podcasts as Donbass Devushka, is the face of a network of pro-Kremlin social media, podcasting, merchandise, and fundraising accounts.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#intelligence-leaks #russia #security

international-relations3 years ago•0 min saved

"Intelligence Leaks Expose Global Power Struggles"

Leaked US intelligence documents reveal that military relationships between Russia and US allies in the Middle East have caused discord with Washington. The documents show plans for a Russian defense firm to build a maintenance center in the UAE for Russian missiles and combat vehicles, and the Russian paramilitary group Wagner attempting to buy weapons made in Turkey through "Turkish contacts."

via The Wall Street Journal|

#intelligence-leaks #international-relations #middle-east

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Trump accuses Biden of being the intelligence leaker.

Former President Donald Trump suggested that President Biden may be the source behind the leak of highly sensitive intelligence documents that have surfaced online in recent days. Both the Pentagon and the Department of Justice have launched investigations to figure out how secret documents containing US intelligence assessments of Ukraine’s military capabilities and vulnerabilities and information about allies and potential adversaries have made their way online. Trump called the recent US intelligence leaks the “worst” in “US history.”

via New York Post |

#afghanistan #donald-trump #intelligence-leaks