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Massive Leak of Classified U.S. Military Documents Prompts Widespread Investigation

  • Airman Jack Teixeira is accused of leaking classified Pentagon documents relating to the war in Ukraine and assessments of foreign leaders on social media.
  • The Air Force has halted the intelligence operations of Teixeira's unit, the 102nd Intelligence Wing, and launched an investigation into the leaks.
  • The leaked documents contain highly sensitive information about U.S. allies and adversaries that was intended for a small number of authorized individuals.
  • Lawmakers have demanded answers from the Pentagon about how Teixeira gained access to the classified information and have called for reforms to tighten controls on the nation's secrets.
  • The Defense Department has launched a broad review to determine how the leaks occurred and make recommendations for preventing future unauthorized disclosures of classified data.
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