Ukraine's military intelligence agency confirmed that it participated with two volunteer hacking groups in an operation against Gaskar Group, a Russian drone company.

All Your UAVs Are Belong to UKR: Ukrainian Cyber Alliance and Black Owl team up to hack manufacturer of Russian military drones, sources say.

Hackers from the BO Team and the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance, supported by Ukraine's military intelligence specialists, successfully carried out a cyberattack on the network and server infrastructure of Gaskar Integration, one of Russia's largest drone suppliers for the military.

Ukraine's military intelligence agency confirmed that it participated with two volunteer hacking groups in an operation against Gaskar Group, a Russian drone company.

Ukrainian hackers, with military intel support, wiped 47TB of data from Russian drone maker Gaskar Integration, halting operations and exposing links with China. Systems and backups destroyed, production paralyzed. https://prm.ua/en/ukrainian-hackers-destroyed-the-it-infrastructure-of-a-russian-drone-manufacturer-what-is-known/ #cybersecurity #infosec #Ukraine #cyberwar

Two Ukrainian hacktivist groups claim to have hacked and wiped IT infrastructure at Russian UAV maker Gaskar https://prm.ua/en/ukrainian-hackers-destroyed-the-it-infrastructure-of-a-russian-drone-manufacturer-what-is-known/

Ukrajinská vojenská rozvědka (HUR) značně omezila činnost ruské společnosti Gaskar group, která je jedním z největších dodavatelů dronů. Informoval o tom deník Kyiv Independent s dovoláním na své zdro...

Українські кіберактивісти у співпраці з військовою розвідкою успішно паралізували діяльність одного з найбільших російських виробників безпілотників — компанії "Гаскар Інтеграция". Внаслідок атаки зни...

A coalition of Ukrainian hackers breached and wiped systems belonging to Gaskar Group, a Moscow-based drone maker.

GUR paralyzed the work of one of the largest UAV manufacturers in Russia. Cyber specialists stole complete technical documentation on the production of drones

In an unsettling development in the ongoing cyber conflict linked to the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian-aligned hacking groups have claimed responsibility for a large-scale cyberattack targeting a major Russian drone manufacturing company. The targeted firm, identified as Gaskar Group, is believed to play a key role in supplying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russian forces. Two pro-Ukrainian hacker collectives, the BO Team and the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance, reportedly carried out the operation in collaboration with Ukraine’s military intelligence service. The BO Team, a group known for supporting Ukraine through cyber operations, shared news of the breach on a Telegram channel on July 14. According to their statement, the team successfully gained full access to the internal network, servers, and data systems of the drone company. This breach reportedly allowed them to obtain sensitive technical details about existing and upcoming UAV models. Following the infiltration, the hackers claimed they deleted a massive volume of data approximately 47 terabytes, which included 10 terabytes of backup files. They also say they disabled the company’s operational and support systems, potentially disrupting production and delaying the deployment of drones to the battlefield. Ukrainian media sources have reported that Ukraine’s military intelligence has acknowledged the incident. In addition, some of the stolen data has allegedly been made public by the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance. These developments suggest that the cyberattack may have had a tangible impact on Russia’s drone supply chain. While drone warfare has existed for years, the ongoing conflict has brought about a new level of reliance on smaller, low-cost drones for surveillance, attacks, and tactical missions. Both Ukraine and Russia have used these devices extensively on the frontlines, with drones proving to be a powerful asset in modern combat. A March 2024 investigation by Reuters highlighted how drone use in Ukraine has grown to an unprecedented scale. First-person view (FPV) drones — often modified from commercial models have become especially important due to their low cost and versatility in hostile zones, where traditional aircraft are often vulnerable to air defense systems. In June, drones were central to a Ukrainian strike known as "Operation Spiderweb," which reportedly resulted in major damage to Russian air assets. In response to the latest incident, Gaskar Group has denied that the cyberattack caused serious damage. However, if the claims made by the hacking groups are proven true, the breach could significantly affect Russia’s ability to supply drones in the short term. As cyber warfare continues to play a larger role in the ongoing conflict, incidents like these reflect how digital attacks are becoming just as critical as physical operations in today’s battles. 

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