Russian hackers are threatening new attacks targeting Western aid to Ukraine. The Netherlands has emphasized the importance of exposing Russian cyber-diversions.
This information comes from the Netherlands Military Intelligence and Security Service.
The agency warns of active cyber operations conducted by Russian hackers, which are associated with the Russian unit 29155 GRU. It is reported that this unit focuses on disrupting Western aid to Ukraine and tracking logistics routes for arms supplies to Ukraine.
According to the Netherlands Military Intelligence and Security Service, Russian cyber operations are aimed at governments and critical infrastructure in Western countries.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stressed the importance of exposing the methods of this notorious Russian cyber unit so that governments and companies assisting Ukraine can protect themselves from such attacks.
“Together with our partners, we decided to expose the methods of this infamous Russian cyber unit. This way, everyone can see how they operate. People can then arm themselves against these sharp attacks and espionage—not only governments but also manufacturers and suppliers of military equipment for Ukraine,” he said.
Vice Admiral Peter Reesink, director of the Dutch agency, noted that although the Netherlands has not yet experienced large-scale cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, the threat remains a reality that cannot be ignored. As the Netherlands is a key transit country for aid to Ukraine, Russian hackers may target its logistics sector.
“This creates a threat that we increasingly need to consider,” he stated.
It is reported that Russian unit 29155 GRU is also known for its involvement in physical diversions and attempts at coups in Europe. Western intelligence agencies link it to the poisoning of Sergei Skripal in the UK in 2018, an attempted coup in Montenegro, and an assassination attempt on a Bulgarian arms dealer.
The Netherlands Military Intelligence and Security Service emphasized that Russian hackers are trying to obtain information about Western military supplies to undermine their effectiveness. These operations are part of a larger Russian campaign against support for Ukraine, which includes not only cyberattacks but also physical diversions on Western territories.
