The Daily What We’re Learning From the Leaked Military Documents
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Apr 13, 2023 
David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the recent leak of classified Pentagon documents. He explains how these revelations expose sensitive information about the Ukraine war and U.S. espionage. Sanger discusses the military insights gained from the leaks, the risks they pose to diplomatic relations, and the potential advantages for adversaries like Russia. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of intelligence breaches and their far-reaching implications for national security.
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Past Leaks
- David Sanger recalls major leaks in U.S. history, including the Pentagon Papers, WikiLeaks, and Edward Snowden's NSA revelations.
- These leaks significantly impacted U.S. policy, politics, and intelligence methods.
Current Leak
- The current leak is smaller than previous ones but contains more recent information.
- The leaked documents' current relevance makes them potentially more helpful to adversaries.
Ukraine's Vulnerabilities
- Leaked documents reveal concerns about Ukraine's air defense capabilities depleting by early May.
- They also highlight the rapid depletion of HIMARS ammunition, impacting Ukraine's counteroffensive.