A pro-Ukrainian hacking group, Silent Crow, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Aeroflot, Russia's national airline, causing the cancellation of over 40 flights. The attack, confirmed by Russian authorities who launched a criminal investigation, disrupted Aeroflot's information systems, affecting both domestic and international flights. The hackers, allegedly working with a Belarusian group, threatened to release personal data of Aeroflot passengers. The Kremlin described the situation as worrying, while a lawmaker called it a wake-up call for Russia's digital defenses. Passengers expressed frustration over lack of information and flight disruptions.

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