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getagrip_already

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5. Operational security.....

Reply to calimary (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 26, 2022, 05:25 PM

Apr 2022

Secret stuff staying secret.

Could have been an intentional leak. "We know where you will shell before your troops do". Has kind of a demoralizing effect.

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U.S. intel helped Ukraine protect air defenses, shoot down Russian plane carrying hundreds of troops [View all] sciencescience Apr 2022 OP

Does anybody else feel like there was an OPSEC violation in getting this news out? ColinC Apr 2022 #1

OPSEC? calimary Apr 2022 #2

OPerational SECurity. temporary311 Apr 2022 #4

Aha! Got it. Thanks! calimary Apr 2022 #19

Operational security..... getagrip_already Apr 2022 #5

I was not familiar with that one. Thanks! I wasn't even ready to venture a guess. calimary Apr 2022 #20

It sure feels that way, but nevertheless I think it's unlikely. hedda_foil Apr 2022 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2022 #6

Well ColinC Apr 2022 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2022 #10

Same on both regards. ColinC Apr 2022 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2022 #15

The US has been openly "leaking" information like this. joshcryer Apr 2022 #12

Makes sense. ColinC Apr 2022 #16

Yup denbot Apr 2022 #22

I'm also surprised this intel was released. WarGamer Apr 2022 #7

Russia knows we're sharing intelligence. They have to know Wingus Dingus Apr 2022 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2022 #11

I am getting tired off reading all this OPSEC info blurted out, can't anybody keep their lips shut? Shanti Shanti Shanti Apr 2022 #13

This refers to two months back, there's a definite reason for releasing it now. TygrBright Apr 2022 #17

Maybe this is saying "Remember the bounty you put on American soldiers? Well here ya go!" dameatball Apr 2022 #18

Rumor is a US P-8 Poseidon located and transmitted the location of the missile cruiser Moskva to UKR EX500rider Apr 2022 #21