US intelligence helping Ukraine kill Russian generals: Report

The United States has provided intelligence about Russian units that has allowed Ukrainians to target and kill many of the Russian generals who have died in action in the Ukraine war.

Washington, May 5: The United States has provided intelligence about Russian units that has allowed Ukrainians to target and kill many of the Russian generals. Who have died in action in the Ukraine war, the New York Times reported citing senior US officials. The US intelligence anticipated Russian troop movements. And provided the location and other details about the Russian military’s mobile headquarters. And Ukraine has combined that help with its own intelligence. To conduct artillery strikes and other attacks that have killed Russian officers, the newspaper said. Ukrainian officials said they have killed approximately 12 generals on the front lines.

The newspaper reported that Washington used a variety of sources. Including classified and commercial satellites, to trace Russian troop movements. Earlier, John F Kirby, the Pentagon spokesman acknowledged that the United States provides. “Ukraine with information and intelligence that they can use to defend themselves”. Washington routinely provides information about the movement of Russian troops and equipment. And helps Ukraine confirm the location of critical targets. Other NATO allies also give real-time intelligence to the Ukrainian military. The report added that the Biden administration is also supplying new weaponry. That should improve Ukraine’s ability to target senior Russian officers.

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