DDoS Attacks Disrupt Major Russian Banks: Ukraine Claims Responsibility

Several major Russian banks experienced distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, disrupting their online services and mobile apps. On Wednesday, local media reported that state-owned VTB Bank was among those affected. The bank informed the state news agency TASS that an attack “planned from abroad” caused disruptions for its clients trying to access online services. 

The Russian Agricultural Bank also reported being targeted by a DDoS attack on Tuesday. However, the bank noted that the impact was minimal due to their implementation of an enhanced system to combat such attacks. Gazprombank, the third-largest private bank in Russia, faced difficulties with its app’s transaction services due to the attack, though the issue was quickly resolved.

Other banks, including Alfa Bank, Rosbank, and Post Bank, were also reportedly affected. 

On Wednesday, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) claimed responsibility for the DDoS campaign targeting the Russian banking sector. An anonymous source within HUR, speaking to Ukrainian media, mentioned that the attacks also affected several Russian payment systems and large telecom operators such as Beeline, Megafon, Tele2, and Rostelecom. While this claim has not been independently verified, the HUR official stated that the attack “is still ongoing and far from over.” 

This incident is part of a series of cyberattacks by Ukrainian entities against Russian targets. In October, pro-Ukrainian hack

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