The European Parliament website was targeted by electronic attacks. A pro-Kremlin group claims responsibility ArchDaily

A source from the European Assembly told Lusa that “the European Parliament’s website was the target of a cyberattack”, which made the institution’s website inaccessible.

European Parliament spokesperson Jaume Dusch wrote on Twitter that “the availability of the European Parliament’s ‘website’ is currently affected by high levels of external network traffic”, implying that it was a cyberattack. ..

The foundation’s president, Roberta Metsola, accused a group linked to the Russian presidency (the Kremlin) on Twitter of a “sophisticated cyberattack” and responded by writing “Glory to Ukraine”.

according to ReutersA pro-Kremlin group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on the website of the European Parliament.

On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved Russia’s classification as a “state sponsor of terrorism”, on the basis of the attacks that have targeted Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools and shelters, since its invasion of this country and in violation of international law.

The decision has a strong symbolic meaning, but it has no practical effect, because the European Union does not have a legal framework to support this designation with sanctions.