Germany says Taurus missile leak was 'an individual mistake'

The leak about the possibility of Germany supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine was caused by an officer employed An unsecured phone line, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. Russian hackers released a recording of the military conference call.

The officer did not follow safe communication procedures

He added: “The reason the phone conversation could be recorded in the Air Force ranks is an individual mistake. Not all participants followed the secure communication procedure As described in the medical prescription. Participant data also appeared Leaked in Singapore. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said: “It was communicated via an unauthorized connection, that is, via an almost open connection.”

The incident led to increased tensions between Germany and Russia.

The minister said that the aforementioned officer, whose name was not revealed, participated in the attack Singapore Airshowwho attended High-ranking military officers from all over EuropeYou then connect to a WebEx call using your mobile phone or the hotel's Wi-Fi, but not a secured line as is mandatory for these types of calls.

Baerbock calls for supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles, which contradicts Scholz

The leak sparked controversy in Germany, where the Foreign Minister said: Annalina Burbuk called for supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles.

But the advisor Olaf Schulz He has so far refused, saying recently that sending weapons would risk involving his country directly in the war. Spokesman Kremlin, Maria ZakharovaBerlin demanded an apology.