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Report: U.S. Giving Real-Time Intelligence to Ukraine to Help Attack Russian Forces

HeadlineApr 27, 2022

More details are emerging about how the United States is providing real-time intelligence — even specific coordinates — to Ukraine to help them attack Russian forces. NBC News is reporting Ukraine shot down a Russian transport plane carrying hundreds of troops in the early days of the war based on information provided by the United States. The U.S. intelligence has also helped Ukraine move its air defenses to avoid Russian strikes. In addition, NBC is reporting the CIA is “devoting significant resources” by gathering intelligence to help protect Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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