Ukrainian Hackers Disrupt Russian State Media on Putin's Birthday

A cyberattack attributed to Ukrainian-linked hackers took down major Russian state TV and radio broadcasts, highlighting ongoing digital warfare.

The cyberattack targeted VGTRK, Russia's state media company, disrupting online broadcasting and internal services.
The attack coincided with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 72nd birthday, with hackers leaving a derogatory birthday message.
Russian authorities described the attack as 'unprecedented' and are investigating the perpetrators, suspected to be Ukrainian-linked hackers.
The disruption affected numerous TV and radio channels, including Rossiya-1 and Rossiya-24, though traditional analog signals remained operational.
Russian officials blamed the 'collective West' for the attack, framing it as part of a broader hybrid war effort against Russia.