New large-scale cyber attacks by Ukrainian cyber forces on objects in Russia have caused confusion and panic among Russian officials 24 Channels. This time, not only government institutions but also private companies were attacked. Ukrainian hackers preferred objects of strategic importance for the Russian economy and state administration.

Consequences of devastating attacks

HUR reported that as a result of these attacks, a significant part of the network infrastructure was destroyed, which caused serious technical problems in the functioning of various Russian organizations.

• Among the objects that became targets were the resources of the well-known Russian operator PJSC Rostelecom, whose communications equipment was turned off in the Transbaikal and Krasnoyarsk regions.
• Ukrainian hackers also successfully infiltrated the electronic document management system of the Belgorod region and sent mass fake mails to officials.
• In addition, the structure of “Belznak” LLC, which produces information technologies, was also the target of cyber attacks.
• One of the most serious consequences of the attack was the destruction of information resources of the “municipal budget institution of the multi-industrial communal economy industrial association of the city of Starooskol.” This situation led to serious difficulties in the functioning of local government and city enterprises.

HUR emphasized that the damage to the enemy was estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the exact figures have not yet been determined. Ukrainian cyber forces have identified new targets and continue to launch attacks on Russian objects in cyberspace; This points to a relentless struggle for Ukraine’s cyber independence and security.