# Drunk General and Secret Maps on a Train to Poland: The US Army’s Embarrassing Blunder
Retired General Antonio Aguto, former commander of the unit responsible for supporting Ukraine, has claimed responsibility for a humiliating oversight by his team: leaving secret military maps on a train while soldiers were returning from Ukraine. This is not the only lapse associated with Aguto’s visit across Poland’s eastern border.
The findings regarding the incident involving the military officer were included in a new report by the Pentagon’s Inspector General. The case was investigated following anonymous tips regarding Gen. Aguto, who retired in August 2024. The Pentagon’s primary focus was the general’s visit to Kyiv in May 2024, while he was still leading the unit coordinating support for Ukraine.
# “Unable to Articulate Thoughts”
According to the report, during one dinner, the commander consumed two half-liter bottles of Georgian chacha, which has an alcohol content of **40-50%**. He remained intoxicated the following day during official meetings, including those with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and representatives of the Ukrainian military. The report revealed that in this state, the commander fell to the ground at least three times, sustaining a concussion.
The document published by the Pentagon indicates that Aguto’s colleagues were concerned about his condition. They were uncertain whether it stemmed from alcohol intoxication or underlying health issues. They even advised him against meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State.
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# Map Tube Left on the Train
For the Kyiv visit, the general brought military maps labeled “Secret.” During the return journey, he left them on the Ukrainian train that took the group to Poland. The maps were found the following day, apparently untouched.
Witness testimony suggests the maps were not transported according to guidelines because their size did not fit properly inside the plastic tube.
“One witness told us that all members of the traveling party were responsible for physically carrying the map tube and that, as a group, they were responsible for ensuring the map tube returned to Germany. Another witness reported seeing a communications NCO carry the map tube onto the train. When they arrived in Poland, he did not see the map tube being unloaded from the train,” the Inspector General’s report states.
It remains unclear who actually discovered the maps were missing—one witness claims the general noticed they were gone only after arriving at the base in Wiesbaden, Germany. Aguto himself does not recall the details of the situation.
“The map tube was found on the train immediately after it was reported missing and was returned to the embassy within **45 minutes**,” the general testified.
Since its inception in 2022, the unit led by General Aguto has played a leading role in providing and coordinating equipment deliveries to Ukraine. Following a decision at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, this role has been transferred to the Alliance.
SPL_034 on
something out of a Slow Horses plotline lol
thecarrotfarmer on
He didn’t, someone on his staff did, but he’s a general.
tgh_hmn on
🤣🤣🤣
db7fromthe6 on
Never ever try to out drink the Poles
ssjjss on
We’ve all done it, haven’t we?
GeneralCommand4459 on
they’re not sure exactly where they were lost but it was in the general vicinity
aanzeijar on
Honorary Warthunder award.
Sgt_Fox on
For Americans: 1 litre is about 32oz, 40%-50% alcohol is 80-100 proof
He hit the sauce hard
ArjunaKrisna on
At least it hasn’t been stolen by a red sparrow.
Any-Original-6113 on
Does this sound like a comedy sketch to you?
belverk84 on
Poor country America. We have airplanes to transport our drunk generals.
yarn_slinger on
That’s ok, we had a Canadian MP (nepobaby) who was actually the minister of foreign affairs at the time, left his briefcase full of top secret documents at his girlfriend’s house, who just happened to be part of a notorious biker gang. He had to step down and ended up losing the subsequent leadership race, and started his own even further right leaning party. He’s now a yapping dog that most people ignore.
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# Drunk General and Secret Maps on a Train to Poland: The US Army’s Embarrassing Blunder
Retired General Antonio Aguto, former commander of the unit responsible for supporting Ukraine, has claimed responsibility for a humiliating oversight by his team: leaving secret military maps on a train while soldiers were returning from Ukraine. This is not the only lapse associated with Aguto’s visit across Poland’s eastern border.
The findings regarding the incident involving the military officer were included in a new report by the Pentagon’s Inspector General. The case was investigated following anonymous tips regarding Gen. Aguto, who retired in August 2024. The Pentagon’s primary focus was the general’s visit to Kyiv in May 2024, while he was still leading the unit coordinating support for Ukraine.
# “Unable to Articulate Thoughts”
According to the report, during one dinner, the commander consumed two half-liter bottles of Georgian chacha, which has an alcohol content of **40-50%**. He remained intoxicated the following day during official meetings, including those with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and representatives of the Ukrainian military. The report revealed that in this state, the commander fell to the ground at least three times, sustaining a concussion.
The document published by the Pentagon indicates that Aguto’s colleagues were concerned about his condition. They were uncertain whether it stemmed from alcohol intoxication or underlying health issues. They even advised him against meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State.
>
# Map Tube Left on the Train
For the Kyiv visit, the general brought military maps labeled “Secret.” During the return journey, he left them on the Ukrainian train that took the group to Poland. The maps were found the following day, apparently untouched.
Witness testimony suggests the maps were not transported according to guidelines because their size did not fit properly inside the plastic tube.
“One witness told us that all members of the traveling party were responsible for physically carrying the map tube and that, as a group, they were responsible for ensuring the map tube returned to Germany. Another witness reported seeing a communications NCO carry the map tube onto the train. When they arrived in Poland, he did not see the map tube being unloaded from the train,” the Inspector General’s report states.
It remains unclear who actually discovered the maps were missing—one witness claims the general noticed they were gone only after arriving at the base in Wiesbaden, Germany. Aguto himself does not recall the details of the situation.
“The map tube was found on the train immediately after it was reported missing and was returned to the embassy within **45 minutes**,” the general testified.
Since its inception in 2022, the unit led by General Aguto has played a leading role in providing and coordinating equipment deliveries to Ukraine. Following a decision at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, this role has been transferred to the Alliance.
something out of a Slow Horses plotline lol
He didn’t, someone on his staff did, but he’s a general.
🤣🤣🤣
Never ever try to out drink the Poles
We’ve all done it, haven’t we?
they’re not sure exactly where they were lost but it was in the general vicinity
Honorary Warthunder award.
For Americans: 1 litre is about 32oz, 40%-50% alcohol is 80-100 proof
He hit the sauce hard
At least it hasn’t been stolen by a red sparrow.
Does this sound like a comedy sketch to you?
Poor country America. We have airplanes to transport our drunk generals.
That’s ok, we had a Canadian MP (nepobaby) who was actually the minister of foreign affairs at the time, left his briefcase full of top secret documents at his girlfriend’s house, who just happened to be part of a notorious biker gang. He had to step down and ended up losing the subsequent leadership race, and started his own even further right leaning party. He’s now a yapping dog that most people ignore.
so….promoted