US military hackers conducted offensive and defensive operations to support Ukraine in cyberspace. This was reported by “European Truth” with reference to CNN. The head of the US Cyber ​​Command, Paul Nakasone, said that the hacking units of the US military are conducting aggressive cyber operations to support Ukraine, which is protecting itself from a full-scale Russian invasion.

Such operations underscore how important it is for the Biden administration to design power in cyberspace—to support Ukraine’s defense and potentially deter Russia from cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure as Washington continues to avoid direct involvement in hostilities.

“We have conducted a number of operations across the spectrum: offensive, defensive and information operations,” said General Paul Nakasone.

The command refused to talk about the activities of the US Cyber ​​Command in Ukraine. A representative of the commander also declined to specify what the US military hackers’ operations in Ukraine led to. It is noted that this is a rare public confession by United States Armed Forces officials about hacking operations that are often kept secret.

Previously, some well-known hacking operations by Cyber ​​Command included the shutdown of a Russian troll farm during the 2018 US midterm elections and targeting hijackers threatening US establishments. As it will be remembered, in December last year, the United States and the United Kingdom sent experts to Ukraine to prepare for a Russian cyber attack.

US officials declined to disclose the cyber teams sent to Ukraine. A British government spokesman said the aid provided to Ukraine by Britain and its allies was defensive. None of the governments provided details, but officials said the United States is considering further deployments, including through US cyber command resources. Source