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Sensitive military data leaked online, suspected data breach in Russia's Southern Military District.

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Published

24/12/2025

It is reported that a cyber attacker publicly disclosed a highly sensitive database allegedly from the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces on a dark web forum. The leaked content involves the personal information of military personnel who were absent without leave or left their posts without authorization between 2022 and 2024. As one of Russia's five major military districts, the Southern Military District plays a key role in military operations in the North Caucasus region and is also responsible for overseeing Russian military bases in the South Caucasus. Therefore, this incident may constitute a serious security threat.

The allegedly leaked data has a relatively broad coverage and may contain personal and operational information of the relevant personnel. The attacker has provided supporting evidence by sharing screenshots of spreadsheets, showing that they contain a large number of records. The disclosure of this information on a public forum may not only pose a threat to the operational security of the Russian military but could also affect the personal safety of the involved military personnel and their families.

According to information provided by the threat actor, the allegedly leaked database includes the following detailed information: full name, military rank, unit and formation details, date of birth, personal identification number, date and circumstances of departure, among other details.

All original data can be viewed in the attachment.

It is reported that a cyber attacker publicly disclosed a highly sensitive database allegedly from the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces on a dark web forum. The leaked content involves the personal information of military personnel who were absent without leave or left their posts without authorization between 2022 and 2024. As one of Russia's five major military districts, the Southern Military District plays a key role in military operations in the North Caucasus region and is also responsible for overseeing Russian military bases in the South Caucasus. Therefore, this incident may constitute a serious security threat.

The allegedly leaked data has a relatively broad coverage and may contain personal and operational information of the relevant personnel. The attacker has provided supporting evidence by sharing screenshots of spreadsheets, showing that they contain a large number of records. The disclosure of this information on a public forum may not only pose a threat to the operational security of the Russian military but could also affect the personal safety of the involved military personnel and their families.

According to information provided by the threat actor, the allegedly leaked database includes the following detailed information: full name, military rank, unit and formation details, date of birth, personal identification number, date and circumstances of departure, among other details.

All original data can be viewed in the attachment.