Russia Uses Cyberattacks To Inflict As Much Harm On Ukrainians As Possible — Kallas On The Hacking Of The “Air Alert” App

Hackers compromised the official Ukrainian Air Alert application, disseminating deceptive threat alerts to users. The app's developers swiftly restored its functionality within a two-hour window. Addressing the cyber assault, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas asserted that Russia employs every conceivable means to inflict harm on Ukraine's civilian populace.

Undoubtedly, cyberattacks form part of this overarching war Russia is waging against Ukraine. Kallas emphasized that such incidents are of concern, as they directly impact the civilian population. She also highlighted that July, August, and September emerged as the deadliest months for Ukrainians throughout the full-scale conflict, which she attributed to Russian forces' inability to advance on the battlefield.

Consequently, Russia resorted to causing maximum harm to civilians, aiming to pressure and force submission. Kallas underscored the EU's apprehension over all these actions, encompassing cyberattacks, sabotage, and the ongoing real attacks carried out by Russia daily. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz had previously reported that Russia consistently endeavors to destabilize Germany, with threats extending beyond Ukraine's war, including sabotage, cyberattacks, and interference in European states' internal affairs.