#Germany: Security sources say some of the high-level material former
#BND chief
#Hanning and Manfred D. handled came from foreign partner services, so British and US intelligence may have been compromised.
- The fear is not only leaked files but that US or British agents and informants could be identified from what was passed on.
- Partners were reportedly notified before the arrests.
- Western intelligence sources call the alleged breach a major coup for a foreign service and a potential blow to the intelligence-sharing alliance.
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#MI6,
#GCHQ and several US agencies are reviewing sensitive information shared with European allies over the relevant period. The priority is protecting sources who may have been put at risk.
- Similar audits are expected among Germany’s other intelligence partners. Counterparts were reportedly notified before Tuesday’s arrests.
- The material included classified files from foreign partner agencies, as well as papers on Iran’s nuclear programme and the Russian military.
- Former MI6 officer Matthew Dunn says MI6 will be combing everything shared with the BND to see whether it compromises MI6 activities or people.
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