In a coordinated cyberattack coinciding with Military Intelligence Day, Ukraine’s military intelligence disrupted Russian fuel card payment systems and disabled dozens of online pages. The attack, launched on September 7th, utilized DDoS tactics to target networks processing fuel payments, including those used for RosPetrol fuel cards and systems of Rostelecom and Lukoil. Following the fuel system disruption, K-Corp, a telecom operator servicing the Kalashnikov Concern, was targeted, resulting in the disablement of hundreds of switches and servers. This operation follows a similar attack in July, which targeted Russian-installed authorities in Crimea, gaining access to their internal servers and documentation.
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On September 7th, Ukrainian cyber units launched a significant cyberattack against Russia, targeting fuel payment systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and numerous online resources. The attack disabled platforms like “Advanced Payment Systems,” impacting fuel card usage and causing estimated financial losses between $1 million and $3 million. Furthermore, the cyber operation shut down K-Corp’s infrastructure, which provides services to the Kalashnikov Concern, and defaced dozens of Russian websites. These attacks were carried out by the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) as part of an ongoing effort.
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Ukraine’s HUR has obtained over 4.4 GB of internal data from Russia’s Tupolev aircraft manufacturer, including personnel files, correspondence, and meeting minutes. This cyber operation follows a recent drone attack that significantly damaged Russia’s strategic bomber fleet. The acquired data exposes details about engineers maintaining Tu-95 and Tu-160 bombers, crucial components of Russia’s nuclear triad. The combined cyber and physical attacks represent a substantial setback for Russia’s long-range air capabilities. The compromised data’s significance is undeniable, providing Ukraine with significant intelligence advantages.
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Between December 30, 2024 and January 1, 2025, Ukraine’s HUR conducted a cyberattack targeting Lukoil, a Russian oil company supplying the Russian military, disrupting its digital resources and preventing mobile app payments. This attack also affected Evotor’s smart terminal platform and the “Chestny Znak” product marking system, causing widespread payment failures and significant retail sector disruptions. This action follows previous HUR cyberattacks on Gazprombank and the North Caucasus University, highlighting a pattern of targeting critical Russian infrastructure. The timing of the attack, coinciding with the holiday period, maximized the impact on consumers and businesses.
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John Q. Hosedrinker