Retired U.S. Army General Antonio Aguto misplaced classified military maps on a train in Poland while also facing scrutiny over alcohol consumption during a Kyiv visit.
American General Misplaced Classified Documents in Poland
A U.S. general lost classified documents on a train within Poland. Retired General Antonio Aguto, former commander of the unit responsible for supporting Ukraine, left classified military maps on a train in Poland, according to an investigation by the Pentagon’s Inspector General.
Alcohol Consumption and Health Incident in Kyiv
The general also reportedly suffered a concussion in Kyiv after consuming two half-liter bottles of Georgian chacha. The findings are detailed in a new report from the Pentagon’s Inspector General based on anonymous reports concerning Gen. Aguto, who retired in August 2024.
Kyiv Visit and Interactions with Officials
The report concerns a visit by the general to Kyiv in May 2024, while he still served as commander of the SAG-U team, a unit coordinating support for Ukraine. During a dinner, the commander consumed two half-liter bottles of Georgian chacha, containing 40-50% alcohol.
Intoxication and Physical Incidents
The report states the commander was intoxicated the following day during official meetings, including with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He reportedly fell to the ground at least three times, resulting in a concussion.
Lost Maps Recovered in Poland
During the return trip from Kyiv to the SAG-U headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, the general’s team left maps marked “secret” in a cylindrical military case on a train in Poland. The maps were found the next day, apparently untouched.
General Accepts Responsibility
Although he did not personally leave the maps, Gen. Aguto took responsibility for the incident. He explained he received verbal permission from the commander of U.S. Army Europe to exceed the prescribed two-drink limit due to the “cultural significance” of drinking alcohol during formal dinners.
SAG-U’s Role in Ukraine Support
The unit led by the general played a key role in delivering and coordinating supplies to Ukraine since its establishment in 2022. This role was transferred to the Alliance following decisions at the 2024 NATO summit in Washington.