Ukrainian intelligence experts today, on January 30, 'took down' the server of the special communication of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
This information is reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
"The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine informs that on January 30, 2024, as a result of a cyber attack, the server of the Ministry of Defense of the aggressor state Russia, used for special communication, was 'taken down'," the statement reads.
It is noted that the operation in cyberspace against the enemy was carried out by specialists from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Results of the attack:
As a result of the cyber attack, the exchange of information between units of the Russian Ministry of Defense that utilized the mentioned server located in Moscow was discontinued.
The software on the attacked server was approved by the Russian FSB as compliant with state standards for information security.
"The corresponding software was installed on various strategic objects in the state sector of Russia, including military ones. The cyber operation is ongoing," added the Main Intelligence Directorate.