Germany has formally attributed a cyber-attack on German air traffic control in August 2024 to Russia. Concurrently, the German government has accused Russia of efforts to influence and destabilize the nation's federal election conducted in February of the current year.
Diplomatic Response
In response to these allegations, Germany's foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador.
Attribution and Countermeasures
A spokesman for the German foreign ministry specified that Russian military intelligence was responsible for the cyber-attack. Germany announced its intention to implement countermeasures in close coordination with its European partners, aiming to respond to what it describes as Russia's 'hybrid actions'.
No Immediate Russian Response
As of the release of this information, Russia has not issued an immediate statement regarding Germany's accusations.