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Ukrainian news outlet Kyiv Independent hit by suspected Russian cyberattack

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Ukrainian news outlet Kyiv Independent hit by suspected Russian cyberattack

A suspected Russian cyberattack disrupted the website of The Kyiv Independent, a major English-language news outlet in Ukraine. The attack rendered the outlet's online presence unavailable to readers.

Why it matters: News organizations and media practitioners should monitor for attacks targeting journalism outlets, as this incident reflects ongoing threats to information distribution in conflict zones.

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