Kyiv hacks Russian bomber maker (Tupolev totally breached)

Kyiv Independent ^ | June 4, 2025 | The Kyiv Independent News Desk

[BeauBo]

Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) has gained access to sensitive data of Russia's strategic aircraft manufacturer Tupolev, a source in HUR told the Kyiv Independent on June 4...

...According to the source, HUR's cyber corps accessed over 4.4 gigabytes (GB) of internal data, including official correspondence, personnel files, home addresses, resumes, purchase records, and closed meeting minutes.

"The significance of the data obtained cannot be overestimated," the source said. "Now, in fact, there is nothing secret left in Tupolev's activities for Ukrainian intelligence.

[BeauBo]

No uncertainty remains over the readiness and vulnerabilities of Russia's nuclear strike bombers - this is on top of the separate recent massive leak of the details of all of Russia's nuclear facilities (Land, Sea and Air).

From the article, about the Tupolev breach:

"In particular, we have obtained comprehensive information about individuals directly involved in servicing Russian strategic aviation," the source added. "The result will obviously be noticeable both on the ground and in the sky."

Ukrainian cyber operatives also replaced the Tupolev website's homepage with an image of an owl clutching a Russian aircraft, likely referencing HUR's insignia and cyber warfare skills.

The source shared excerpts of internal data obtained during the breach, including what appeared to be internal documents and personnel files of staff, as proof. The combination of physical strikes on Russia's strategic aviation and now the exposure of its internal architecture marks a significant blow to Moscow's long-range aerial warfare."

[JonPreston]

Do you still believe Putin is a military target and should be assassinated?

[Tell It Right]

Am I the only one who noticed that Ukraine seems to be doing much better after Trump stopped the aid to Ukraine?

It's almost like Zelensky wanted to extend the underdog role as long as grift money was coming in.

[rdcbn1]

Anyone who thinks that the Ukrainians are doing this on their own without US help need to have their heads checked.

[BeauBo]

As a commander during open hostilities (the largest war of this century), Putin is a legitimate Military target, under the Geneva and Hague Conventions.

[fidelis]

The recent impressive Ukraine achievements were months and even a couple of years in the planning when he was still getting funding from President What’s-his-name.

[rdcbn1]

Am I the only one who noticed that Ukraine seems to be doing much better after Trump stopped the aid to Ukraine?

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The reason for this is because the Ukraine was working under Biden era restrictions on disclosure on US supplied support which they followed.

They have now went rogue and are operating out of the restrictive guidelines of the use of American assets that they have been provided access to.

[mikey_hates_everything]

When you acquire a trove of valuable enemy info, it’s counterproductive to announce it and let them know that you have it. It may cost the enemy some time and money but the enemy will reinforce their systems’ security and change their processes and procedures making that info soon worthless.

[Ronaldus Magnus III]

Well, many democRATs did recommend “learning to code.”

[MinorityRepublican]

The reason for this is because the Ukraine was working under Biden era restrictions on disclosure on US supplied support which they followed.

Biden was afraid of Putin. Trump has no fear of Putin. Putin knows he can't make threats now that Trump is the President again.

[McGruff]

“official correspondence, personnel files, home addresses, resumes, purchase records, and closed meeting minutes. “

No credit card numbers?

[TBall]

Maybe the whole Ukraine Russia war is just one big trap. Why would Russia ever let their breadbasket go?

[marktwain]

Am I the only one who noticed that Ukraine seems to be doing much better after Trump stopped the aid to Ukraine?

It’s almost like Zelensky wanted to extend the underdog role as long as grift money was coming in.

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It’s almost like the strings attached to American aid were holding the Ukrainians back...

[BeauBo]

“Am I the only one who noticed that Ukraine seems to be doing much better after Trump stopped the aid to Ukraine?”

The Trump administration has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine as of March 11, 2025.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

If they have it and it is that good, why disclose it?

[packrat35]

The warpigs on this site are so enamored of this war, I swear they probably jerk off to every news story...

Anyone who thinks Ukraine is doing this on their own are utter fools...

[ConservativeMind]

What is your source for that resumption?

[BeauBo]

“When you acquire a trove of valuable enemy info, it’s counterproductive to announce it and let them know that you have it.”

Likely that Ukraine seeks to reassure Western Governments that Russia’s nuclear threats far exceed their capabilities.

And to let Russia know, that the West knows.

Then we can get more real in negotiating peace, and get past the over-the-top bluffing by Russia.

[skimbell]

This is the sort of chit that lets me not worry a bit about a move toward digital currency.
We can all sleep like babies.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Am I the only one who noticed that Ukraine seems to be doing much better after Trump stopped the aid to Ukraine?

Well, this story doesn't actually confirm any actual damage done to Russia. It's just a claim that they can hurt Russia with this information. The drone strike was a one-shot deal to influence western public opinion.

But on the actual battlefield, Ukraine hasn't made any recent progress at all. Russians are missing in the north, and how that attack goes will be a better gauge of where things stand now.