Germany Probes Leak of Military Talks on Ukraine Missile Aid
Chancellor Olaf Scholz orders an investigation into a significant security breach involving leaked discussions on supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
- Germany is investigating a significant security breach after a recording of a confidential military discussion on supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles was leaked.
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ordered a swift and thorough investigation into the leak, which is considered one of Germany's worst security breaches since the Cold War.
- The leaked audio revealed discussions about the potential use of Taurus missiles to strike strategic targets in Russia, including the Crimean Bridge.
- Scholz has consistently refused to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, fearing escalation and direct involvement in the war.
- The leak has sparked concerns among German officials about the possibility of further leaks and the structural integrity of their security systems.