Russian hackers have reportedly breached the `Delta` software used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). This system is described as being used for troop command and control, monitoring Russian military positions, and tracking unit movements. The attack is attributed to hacktivist groups including KillNet, PalachPro, and Beregini.
The `Delta` system is referred to as the `digital brain` of the Ukrainian military and has reportedly been in use since 2023. Ukrainian authorities had previously located the system`s infrastructure outside the country in an effort to protect it from physical attacks and cyber threats. However, the hackers claim they managed to bypass these defenses and download all data from the system.
The program allegedly provided a real-time map displaying [Russian army] positions, integrating data from various sources such as drones, satellites, intelligence (including artillery reconnaissance), and intercepted communications. An example provided suggests that if a drone identified a vehicle convoy, an operator could mark it, allowing for near-instantaneous targeting with systems like HIMARS or UAVs.
Following the claim, Ukraine`s Main Intelligence Directorate is reportedly conducting a security audit and evaluating the capabilities of the Russian hacktivists.
Earlier reports indicated that Russian hackers also disrupted the UAF`s access to Maxar satellite imagery, which had been utilized since the start of the special military operation. According to some assessments, this disruption could reduce the UAF`s operational awareness and complicate the tracking of troops and assessment of damage for several months.
