- Hackers reportedly breached Russia's Glaz/Groza combat control platform
- Attackers gained access to manuals, patents, and training materials
- Telegram groups reportedly handled software updates and user support
Ukrainian hackers have reportedly breached the Russian Glaz/Groza combat control system, gaining access to data and internal materials linked to the platform.
The incident has drawn attention because Groza is used to coordinate reconnaissance, targeting, and battlefield communications between different military units.
Information released following the breach suggests that attackers obtained technical documentation, training resources, and other operational records connected to the system.
Telegram-based administration raises security questions
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, helping 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 against it.
The hack revealed that support and software distribution functions were reportedly managed through Telegram groups used by administrators and military personnel.
Those channels were allegedly responsible for providing application updates and assisting users with operational issues.
The reported reliance on Telegram for elements of administration has prompted scrutiny because combat management systems typically handle sensitive battlefield information.
Maps integrated into the platform enable personnel to record the locations of friendly and opposing forces, helping users maintain operational awareness.
Following the breach, attackers reportedly altered portions of the mapping data and inserted images of the Ukrainian flag alongside 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 recorded: they cannot connect to the application, are unable to remove images that keep reappearing, and administrators are trying to fix the problem,” the group stated.
Internal documents and training materials reportedly exposed
Beyond the visible disruptions, the breach reportedly exposed a substantial collection of supporting materials related to the combat management platform.
The Ukrainian hackers discovered hundreds of pages of user guides explaining the operation of the application and its various functions.
The disclosed information also included a training video that allegedly demonstrated the system operating in real time.
A patent connected to Groza was reportedly among the recovered materials, providing details regarding how the system functions and interacts with other technologies.
The patent documentation is said to contain information concerning the platform’s architecture, intended users, and integration with related military systems.
Such materials could potentially offer insight into the broader structure supporting 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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