Ukrainian hackers, on July 15, say they leaked important secrets about the S-400 missile defense system. This system is known as a symbol of friendship between India & Russia. The news comes just as Russia begins supplying missiles that can reach up to 400 kilometers to India. This all started after Prime Minister Modi visited Moscow. After long talks, Russia emailed India all the details of this deal.
These hackers claim they got into that email with help from the International Intelligence Community. They found out about several weapons meant for India. Now, they plan to share this sensitive info publicly, which could help India’s rivals like China & Pakistan. But, neither India nor Russia has confirmed what the hackers are saying.
Following Modi’s trip to Russia, Ukrainian President Zelensky spoke out sharply. He accused the Indian Prime Minister of cozying up to a violent leader. Just before Modi’s visit, Russia had attacked a children’s hospital in Ukraine, leading to terrible losses among kids. To retaliate against this visit, Ukrainian hackers worked with InformNapalm and revealed details about the Indian-Russian weapons deal, including specifics on the S-400s—like how many missiles were bought and other equipment involved.
huge deal for Russia’s defense
Back in 2018, when Putin visited India, they signed the S-400 “Triumf” agreement. That was a huge deal for Russia’s defense industry—over $5 billion! This pact wasn’t just about money; it aimed to make India more reliant on Russian military technology too. It included plans for long-term training for Indian specialists, so it secured India’s future with Russian know-how.
Email Reveals S-400 Details
A key player in this was Vladimir Chervakov, who leads the Air Defense Department at Bauman Moscow State Technical University. He sent an important email to his team sharing detailed lists of S-400 systems. It outlined how many components there were and their codes, plus it showed exactly how many munitions Russia would send to India.
