SBU identified hackers who attacked Kyivstar mobile operator
Source: Security Service of Ukraine
Cyber security experts and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine identified the persons responsible for the cyber-attack on the Kyivstar mobile operator, which took place in December 2023.
The head of the Cyber Security Department Illia Vitiuk said that after conducting all necessary examinations, the materials of this investigation will be transferred to the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
The SBU established that the attack on Kyivstar was carried out by the hacker group SandWorm, which is a unit of the Russian GRU.
According to Vitiuk, the SBU is currently conducting a number of examinations of the affected systems and the damage caused. The Security Service also sent requests for additional information from international partners.
As reported earlier, Kyivstar mobile operator suffered a large-scale failure due to the hacker attack in December 2023.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).
In just 1.5 months, Ukrainian specialists have created an innovative protective shell for the control modules of anti-aircraft missile systems (AMS) Patriot and Iris-T SLM. This development was another step in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, aimed at protecting key elements of the air defense system from debris damage.