- Hackers reportedly breached Russia’s Glaz/Groza battle control platform
- Attackers gained access to manuals, patents and training materials
- Telegram groups reportedly handled software updates and user support
Ukrainian hackers reportedly breached the Russian Glaz/Groza match control system and gained access to data and internal material linked to the platform.
The incident has attracted attention because Groza is used to coordinate reconnaissance, targeting and battlefield communications between different military units.
Information released after the breach suggests that attackers obtained technical documentation, training resources and other operational records associated with the system.
Telegram-based administration raises security issues
According to the “Where is Russia Today” community, the compromised materials included instructions, patents, videos and extensive user documentation.
Groza serves as one of Russia’s command-and-control applications that help connect drone operators, field commanders and artillery units during military operations.
The software is designed to shorten the period between identifying a potential target and directing fire at it.
The hack revealed that support and software distribution functions were allegedly managed through Telegram groups used by administrators and military personnel.
These channels were supposedly responsible for providing application updates and helping users with operational issues.
The reported reliance on Telegram for elements of administration has prompted investigations because battle management systems typically handle sensitive battlefield information.
Maps integrated into the platform enable personnel to record the location of friendly and opposing forces, helping users maintain their operational awareness.
After the breach, the attackers allegedly changed parts of the card data and inserted images of the Ukrainian flag along with other messages.
Reports from the group behind the disclosure indicated that affected users encountered persistent disruptions while attempting to access or restore application functionality.
“Numerous complaints from users about the breach have been registered: they cannot connect to the application, are unable to remove images that keep reappearing, and administrators are trying to fix the problem,” the group said.
Internal documents and training material have reportedly been exposed
In addition to the visible disruptions, the breach reportedly revealed a significant collection of support material related to the battle management platform.
The Ukrainian hackers discovered hundreds of pages of user manuals explaining the operation of the application and its various functions.
The leaked information also included a training video that allegedly demonstrated the system working in real time.
A patent associated with Groza was reportedly among the recovered materials, detailing how the system works and interacts with other technologies.
The patent documentation is said to include information about the platform’s architecture, intended users and integration with related military systems.
Such materials can potentially provide insight into the broader structure that supports the software environment.
The operational impact of the breach has not been independently verified and the extent of any resulting disruption remains uncertain based on currently available information.
Via Militarnyi
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