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HUGE HACK SHUTS DOWN RUSSIAN ONLINE STATE MEDIA ON PUTIN'S BIRTHDAY

independent.co.uk3 min read

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Ukrainian-linked hackers reportedly conducted an "unprecedented" cyberattack on Russian state broadcaster VGTRK, disabling online broadcasting and internal services, on Putin's birthday. The Kremlin expressed support and is investigating the incident.