Ukrainian military intelligence sabotages software of Russian combat drones
On Thursday, the Ukrainian military intelligence service, known as the HUR, published a statement in which it stated that their specialists executed a synchronized attack on the software used to operate Russian drones. These drones are frequently engaged in battle, making them a critical part of Russian military strategy.
The communique distributed by the HUR reported that the Russian armed forces experienced a significant software failure on Thursday that enables drone control. It seems that the issue involves a particular program that enables the alteration of drones to adapt them to the requirements of military operations.
Based on preliminary data the HUR was able to gather, the Ukrainian attack caused server breakdowns where the software operates. Consequently, users are unable to access the system.
"Remote control of drones is now impossible"
"Without access to the servers, remote control of drones would likely be impossible" - reads the HUR statement.
This suggests that the Russian armed forces might encounter serious difficulties controlling their drones, which could significantly hamper their ability to carry out combat operations.
HUR states that the Russian armed forces are making vigorous attempts to rectify the problem. They appear to be committed to restoring, as quickly as achievable, the complete functionality of their drone control software.
Nevertheless, it currently remains uncertain how long this might persist and what effects it may have on their combat operations.
