Russian Federation replaces missile strikes with cyberattack: Ukraine's power grid hit by hackers
Russia has launched a large-scale cyberattack against Ukraine's energy system, effectively replacing missile strikes with digital ones. This was stated by MP Oleg Dunda, commenting on Moscow's statements about the so-called «energy truce».
What the deputy said
According to Dunda, the Russian side has only changed the instrument of pressure, but has not stopped attacks on critical infrastructure.
«They have replaced missile strikes on the energy sector with a cyber attack. This is their “energy truce”,» the MP said.
Details of the attack
Cyber interference targeted control and stability elements of the power system Ukraine, This could have led to large-scale emergency outages and a loss of grid voltage.
Cybersecurity and energy experts are working to neutralise the consequences and strengthen the protection of key facilities.
Context.
After a series of missile attacks on energy infrastructure, Russia publicly declared its readiness for an «energy truce». At the same time, experts and Ukrainian officials emphasise that the Kremlin is continuing its hybrid warfare, using cyber weapons as an alternative to physical attacks.
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