The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has obtained a full set of classified documents regarding the Russian Navy’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, Knyaz Pozharsky, a Borei-A class vessel. These documents contain detailed information including crew lists, operational schedules, schematics of combat systems, and engineering documentation. The Knyaz Pozharsky, commissioned in 2025, is a key component of Russia’s strategic nuclear triad, equipped with 16 R-30 Bulava missiles and is part of the modernized Project 955A Borei-A series. This information provides valuable insights into the submarine’s capabilities and limitations, as well as the broader class, and could potentially compromise Russia’s naval deterrent posture.
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Following a leak of the early assessment of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the White House plans to limit intelligence sharing with Congress, specifically through the CAPNET system. This decision, which is likely to draw criticism from Democrats, comes ahead of a classified briefing for Senate members on Thursday regarding the strikes. Republicans, like Speaker Mike Johnson, are also expressing outrage over the leak, with suspicions directed towards Congress. The administration is defending the military’s actions and claiming significant damage to Iran’s nuclear program, while also downplaying the significance of the leaked assessment.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was notably absent from a recent Senate intelligence briefing, raising questions about her standing within the administration. This exclusion follows President Trump’s public disagreement with Gabbard’s past assertions regarding Iran’s nuclear program and a damaging intelligence leak that weakened the White House’s claims about a recent strike. A senior White House official downplayed her absence, while Michael Wolff suggested her position is precarious due to the fallout from the intelligence leak. The original report stated Gabbard’s public backing of Trump’s statements, which contradict intelligence assessments, has been challenged.
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Texts from National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, exchanged in a group chat including Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed sensitive intelligence-gathering details about the Houthis. This included information about the CIA’s surveillance methods and specific targets, potentially compromising future intelligence operations. Current and former officials sharply disagree with claims that no classified information was shared, asserting the messages exposed sources and methods. The use of the unclassified Signal app for such sensitive discussions is also raising concerns within the intelligence community.
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