Ukraine’s NSDC Danilov comments on data leak of AFU counteroffensive

Danilov made the statement in an interview with TSN.  

According to him, only a narrow circle of people in the military and political leadership of Ukraine has information about the counteroffensive. 

"Our side knows when certain military actions will take place at the frontline, our side makes decisions, our military, headed by the Commander-in-Chief, makes the final decision and the final version of our actions in a given situation. And when someone thinks that they know the date, know the directions, know much more than the narrow circle of people involved," Danilov said. 

He adds that it is currently impossible to say when the counteroffensive will begin. 

"The decision will be made when it must be made. Today, no one can say whether it will be tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or in a week. Other dates are being mentioned. This decision will be a state decision, balanced and will be made in accordance with the laws of our state," Danilov assured.

• On April 6, The New York Times reported on the leak of classified documents detailing US and NATO plans to reinforce the Ukrainian army ahead of a planned counteroffensive. The Pentagon launched an investigation.
• Almost immediately, a new batch of classified documents appeared on social media, allegedly revealing US national security secrets regarding Ukraine, the Middle East, and China.
• Already on April 8, the Main Intelligence Directorate reported that the so-called classified military documents on the plans for the Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive were in fact a forgery and a special operation by Russian special services. Russia could have forged the documents to disrupt Western aid to Ukraine.
• On April 9, investigative journalists from Bellingcat found out that the original source of the leaked classified Pentagon documents on the Ukrainian Armed Forces' counteroffensive was a Discord server. CNN reported that the Ukrainian military command changed some of its military plans after the leak of classified Pentagon documents online.
• Jack Teixeira, a US National Guard soldier suspected of disclosing classified Pentagon documents, has been formally charged. The man appeared before a federal judge in Boston wearing handcuffs and a prison robe.
• On April 14, US President Joe Biden ordered to strengthen the protection of classified information after an intelligence leak.
• Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Kyiv and Washington remain united in preparing for a counteroffensive, despite the leak of classified documents.
• On April 15, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the leak of classified data did not affect US cooperation with allies.