Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Sunday that sensitive military information regarding Kyiv's counteroffensive in 2023 had been leaked to Russia before the operation took place. Zelensky made the statement during a press conference in Kyiv, where he expressed concerns about the leaked plans being in the hands of the Kremlin ahead of the military action.

The failed counteroffensive in 2023, supported by Western arms worth billions of dollars, was unable to breach Russian defenses and fortifications. Zelensky did not provide further details regarding the leaked information but mentioned that Ukraine was preparing multiple battlefield strategies for 2024 to prevent a recurrence of such leaks.

President Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine has a clear plan in place for a potential counteroffensive in 2024, acknowledging the need for additional strategies due to the possibility of information leaks. Currently, Russian forces are advancing in eastern Ukraine, having captured the symbolic frontline town of Avdiivka and aiming to reinforce their military position with ammunition and manpower.