David Kirichenko
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it also ushered in a new era of warfare – one where cyberattacks were no longer a supporting act but a core component of battlefield operations. This was the world’s first full-scale cyberwar, where digital operations were synchronized with kinetic strikes to disrupt, disable, and disorient the enemy. For three years, Ukraine has defended itself not only on the battlefield but also in cyberspace, repelling relentless Russian cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and military systems.
From the outset, Russia’s cyber offensive sought to cripple Ukraine’s essential services and disrupt military communications. Russian hackers launched large-scale attacks against Ukraine’s power grid, government networks, and telecom providers. One of the most damaging strikes came in the early hours of the invasion, when they targeted Viasat’s KA-SAT satellite network, aiming to disrupt Ukraine’s command and control systems. The attack had a spillover effect, impacting thousands of civilians across Ukraine and Europe, knocking out internet access.
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