The report alleged that the US intelligence intercepted Zelensky's conversations with military and defense officials through signals intelligence. One of the conversations revealed that Zelensky suggested striking Russian deployment locations in Russia's Rostov Oblast using combat drones, as Ukraine does not have long-range missiles capable of reaching that far.
This intelligence could explain the US's reluctance to provide Ukraine with long-range missile systems, as they fear Kyiv might use them for strikes inside Russia. However, Ukraine has promised not to use weapons provided by the US for this purpose.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials have denied the authenticity of the leaked documents, calling it another case of Russia disseminating fictitious information. They claim that the leaked documents have nothing to do with Ukraine's real counteroffensive plans.
Despite the denial, the leak has sparked concerns about China's potential response to Ukrainian strikes on targets deep in Russia. According to another intelligence report, China may present NATO as an aggressor and increase its assistance to Russia if it considers the attacks significant.
The leaked documents have prompted a Pentagon investigation, with classified military documents detailing US and NATO plans on building up the armed forces of Ukraine before the planned counteroffensive at the front. The documents contain information about the schedules of arms supplies, the number of troops, and ammunition costs but do not provide specific combat plans on how, when, and where Ukraine intends to launch a counteroffensive.
The leak has raised questions about the transparency and security of sensitive military information, as well as the delicate balance of power in the region. As tensions continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and whether the leaked documents will have significant repercussions on the global stage.
