Russia or pro-Russian elements are likely behind the leak of several classified US military documents posted on social media that offer a partial, month-old snapshot of the war in Ukraine, three US officials told Reuters. | Reuters
The Pentagon has declined to comment on the authenticity of the documents circulating on sites including Twitter and Telegram, which are dated March 1 and bear markings showing them classified as “Secret” and “Top Secret.”
“We are aware of the reports of social media posts and the Department is reviewing the matter,” Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said. The United States believes that the actual figure is much higher, at around 200,000 Russians killed and wounded, officials say.Ukrainian forces repelled Russia’s initial advance on Kyiv early in 2022, and the conflict, which Moscow calls a “special military operation,” has become one of grinding trench warfare in the east and south.Still, the document leak came as speculation mounts about what offensives Kyiv and Moscow might attempt in the war’s second year.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russian girl who drew pro-Ukraine sketch handed to estranged motherA Russian girl taken away from her father after she drew a picture in support of Ukraine at school has been handed by authorities to her estranged mother, an official said.
Read more »
Moscow says foiled attempt by Ukrainian 'saboteurs' to enter RussiaRussian security forces foiled an attempt of a group of Ukrainian 'saboteurs' to enter Russia, the governor of the Bryansk region that borders Ukraine said Thursday. | ManilaBulletin
Read more »
Russia threatens to scrap Ukraine grain dealANKARA, Turkey - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday threatened to abandon a landmark grain deal with Ukraine if obstacles to Moscow's exports remained.
Read more »
Russian frigate makes rare port call in SaudiJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Two Russian vessels left Jeddah on Thursday after making the first port call by the Russian navy in a Saudi port for a decade, Russian officials said.
Read more »
Moscow approves sale of Inditex's Russian business to UAE-based buyerRussia's industry and trade ministry identifies the buyer of Inditex's business, including Zara shops, as Fashion and More Management DMCC.
Read more »
Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end warA top Russian official said there was no chance of peace talks this year.
Read more »