general Paul NakasonDirector NSA (abbreviation in English for US National Security Agency), said this Wednesday, June 1, that the United States is conducting cyber operations “offensives” to help Ukraine. While it is now common knowledge that the US government is passing intelligence information to the Ukrainian military (not to mention donating equipment), this is the first time that a senior official has confirmed direct military activity against Russia.

Russia threatened countries that intervene “directly” in the war

Early on in the invasion (and subsequent war) in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation if any country intervened directly in his war. By direct appeal, Putin was referring to the deployment of troops to the battlefield and possible operations against the Russian Air Force – for example, the creation of a no-fly zone – or its Navy. The support that Ukraine received from the EU and the United States only concerned equipment, troop training and the aforementioned intelligence exchange.

However, the general’s statement nakason demonstrates that on at least one front in Putin’s war against Ukraine, the US military has gotten its hands dirty. To Sky News, the general leading the US Cyber ​​Security Command said: “We have carried out a number of operations across the spectrum: offensive, defensive and information operations,” but did not specify the targets. A number of sociologists, anthropologists and historians say that the war in Ukraine is already the third world war. Disagreements may continue in the “physical” realm, but in the virtual realm, this doubt seems to be resolved. speech nakason is also one of the rare occasions when government officials comment on the possibilities cyber operations from USA.

General considers accusations against Russia to be real

nakason also responded to criticism that allegations of cyber attacks Russia vs Ukraine are exaggerated. “If you ask the Ukrainians, they will not say that they are exaggerating. If you look at the destructive and disruptive attacks they have been subjected to, such as the attacks on Viasat satellites, this is what is happening. […] (attacks) are becoming more and more destructive, ”the general explained.

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