US Government Investigates Leak of Highly Classified Documents, Raising Deep Concerns at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is in a state of deep concern after highly classified documents were leaked online in recent weeks, providing a rare window into the US’s spying activities on allies and foes alike. The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the leak of documents that “appear to contain sensitive and highly classified material,” according to a Defense Department spokesperson.

The documents, which US officials say are authentic, reveal the extent of US eavesdropping on key allies, including South Korea, Israel and Ukraine. They also show key weaknesses in Ukrainian weaponry, air defense, and battalion sizes and readiness.

In response to the leak, the Pentagon has set up an interagency effort to assess the potential impact on US national security and on its allies and partners. US officials have also engaged with allies and partners over the weekend and informed relevant congressional committees of the disclosure.

The Pentagon is taking the leak seriously, as it could jeopardize sensitive sources and compromise important foreign relationships. It is unclear at this time who is responsible for the leak, or what the consequences will be. However, the US government is committed to ensuring the security of its classified documents and protecting its allies and partners.