The onslaught on Kyiv and the eastern city of Kharkiv involved nearly 100 missiles. It was the most intense air attack by Russia on Ukraine since the invasion in 2020.
The attacks resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and left around 70 people injured. The indiscriminate targeting of critical infrastructure, including energy systems, reflects the severity of Russia’s ongoing campaign against Ukraine.
Surveillance Camera Manipulation
The hacked cameras played a pivotal role in Russia’s strategy. One camera, located on the balcony of an apartment building, was adjusted by Russia to monitor the local area. Another, situated in a residential complex, typically used for monitoring a car park, was also compromised.
Russia altered the camera’s angle on the balcony and connected it to YouTube, gaining real-time visual information crucial for planning the attack.
In response to this breach, the SBU has taken swift action, blocking the operation of approximately 10,000 IP cameras that could have been exploited by Russia to coordinate missile attacks.
