--- title: "Services are being stored in Ukraine Says Mobile Operator Kyivstar" description: "Kyivstar Services Gradually Returning After Major Cyberattack" author: "Saumya Mishra" published: 2023-12-18 updated: 2023-12-18 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3632/services-are-being-stored-in-ukraine-says-mobile-operator-kyivstar category: "technology" tags: ["cybersecurity", "cyber attacks"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Services are being stored in Ukraine Says Mobile Operator Kyivstar - [**Ukraine**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2645/the-battle-between-russia-and-ukraine-affects-the-entire-environment)**'s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, reports gradual service restoration following a cyberattack claimed by a Russian hacking group.** - **Damage to IT infrastructure caused extensive disruption, including silenced air-raid alerts in some areas.** - **Ukrainian authorities attribute the attack to a group linked to Russia's GRU military [intelligence agency](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33593/how-can-i-join-india-s-intelligence-agency-raw).** The recent [**cyberattack**](https://www.mindstick.com/tag/article/cyber-attacks) on **Kyivstar**, impacting millions of Ukrainians, sent shockwaves through the nation. Subscribers experienced widespread service outages, disrupted air-raid alerts, and concerns over [personal data](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158146/what-are-some-of-the-ethical-concerns-surrounding-the-collection-and-use-of-personal-data-in-it). However, on December 13th, a glimmer of hope emerged as the telecom giant announced its gradual service restoration efforts. ## Restoring Connections, Assuring Security: Kyivstar's specialists diligently work to bring services back online, prioritizing crucial functionalities. "**Let's not let the enemy succeed!**" the company declared on Facebook, emphasizing [data security](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43788/data-security-tips-you-need-to-know-about) and urging Ukrainians to remain calm. While the process may be slow due to the attack's extensive damage, Kyivstar is dedicated to a swift and complete recovery. ## Government Collaboration and Investigation: **Ukraine's Security Service (SBU)** partnered with other agencies to repair the network and launched a criminal investigation into the attack. They suspect involvement from Russian special services and anticipate full internet restoration for households by December 13th, followed by a partial resumption of mobile and [internet services](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83401/internet-services-blocked-in-srinagar-amid-al-qaeda-threat-to-india). ## Tracing the Attackers: Solntsepyok, an activist hacker group with ties to Russia's **GRU**, claimed [responsibility](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/104498/what-is-the-significance-of-the-fiscal-responsibility-and-budget-management-act) for the attack through Telegram. Ukrainian authorities and the State Service of Special [Communications](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44489/leased-lines-and-other-tools-for-business-communications) and Information Protectorate (**SCIP**) further confirmed the connection, highlighting Russia's continued weaponization of [**cyberspace**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2377/china-s-cyberspace-administration-has-updated-its-guidelines-for-controlling-online-comments) in the ongoing war. ![Services are being stored in Ukraine Says Mobile Operator Kyivstar](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/655071/c6d1079d-573b-4fd1-96da-b8b87da6d8e7/images/abe9459b-c570-4f3b-a44a-172b0c232ca1.jpg) ## A Digital Battlefield: This incident exposes the grim reality of cyberspace as a new front in the Ukraine conflict. As investigations continue, efforts to strengthen resilience and defend [critical infrastructure](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113751/how-are-nations-addressing-cybersecurity-threats-to-critical-infrastructure) remain paramount. Kyivstar's gradual service restoration offers a ray of hope, --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3632/services-are-being-stored-in-ukraine-says-mobile-operator-kyivstar Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.