Over 16,000 Russian Cyberattacks Target Ukraine Since Invasion

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the SBU has neutralized over 16,000 cyber incidents, with a focus on state bodies, financial institutions, and media. In 2026, a significant DDoS attack targeted a national television channel, generating up to 200,000 requests per minute. This attack aimed at overwhelming the application layer of the site but was thwarted by SBU cyber specialists. In 2025, a phishing campaign preceded an attack on another major television group, which was also detected in time to prevent control over the resource. The head of the SBU's Cybersecurity Department emphasized the ongoing threat to Ukrainian media and critical infrastructure.

Key Points: • SBU has neutralized over 16,000 Russian cyber incidents since February 2022. • A massive DDoS attack in 2026 targeted a national television channel with 200,000 requests per minute. • Phishing campaigns have been used to facilitate attacks on Ukrainian media and critical infrastructure.