The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted five officers from the Russian military intelligence agency GRU and a civilian for their involvement in the Whispergate cyber campaign, which targeted Ukrainian critical infrastructure before the February 2022 invasion. These attacks, which began as early as 2020, included destructive malware that compromised emergency services and leaked personal data of thousands of civilians. The indictment reveals that the conspirators also targeted systems in 26 NATO countries, including the United States, proposing attacks on U.S. government agency networks. The charges coincide with broader U.S. actions against Russian attempts to interfere in the upcoming 2024 elections. Officials emphasize that the indictment aims to hold cybercriminals accountable and inform the public about the threats they pose. The U.S. is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information leading to the defendants' locations.