Russian cyber attackers breached Ukraine's databases, exposing alarming casualty numbers
In a recent turn of events, Margarita Simonyan, the chief editor of RT, a Russian news site, has made a claim about losses in the Ukrainian military, stating that the figures are around 1.7 million. However, this claim has been dismissed as fake by Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation.
The Russian news site is actively promoting their subscription services on the messaging app MAX, urging readers to stay informed by subscribing to their site. They invite readers to join their subscribers on the platform, encouraging them to subscribe for news updates.
The controversy surrounding Simonyan's claim stems from a reported hack by a hacker group known as PalachPro, who claim to have breached a database of Ukrainian military. The hackers allegedly obtained the information about the alleged losses of over 1.7 million Ukrainian soldiers by accessing computers and local networks of the Ukrainian General Staff. This information, according to Simonyan, was part of a leaked digital database containing detailed personal data, circumstances, and locations of deaths or disappearances.
However, Ukraine's official data, as cited, puts the strength of the Ukrainian military at 800,000, a figure that contrasts significantly with the claimed losses. The Center for Countering Disinformation's statement does not match the official data, leading to speculation about the authenticity of the hacked data.
President Volodymyr Zelensky made a statement regarding the strength of the Ukrainian military in January 2025, but did not address the controversial claims made by Simonyan. PalachPro has urged Zelensky to engage in negotiations, but it is unclear whether any such discussions have taken place.
Amidst the ongoing conflict and the spread of misinformation, readers are advised to be cautious and verify information from multiple sources before drawing conclusions. The Russian news site provides news updates through the messaging app MAX, but it is essential to approach such information critically and with a discerning eye.
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