Ukrainian activist infiltrates video conference of Russian defense sector officials

Ukrainian activist Yevhen Volnov says he managed to join a closed video conference of Russian defense sector officials where the ministry's military budget was under discussion. He shared the claim on Telegram.

According to Volnov, around 50 people took part in the call, including representatives of Russia's Defense Ministry, logistics and supply companies serving the defense sector, as well as heads of weapons manufacturing and repair enterprises. The meeting's main purpose was to discuss allocation of the ministry's budget.

Panic during the meeting

The activist claims he was able to fully identify all officials involved and the companies that took part. He told participants that Ukrainian drones can reach any target within Russia's military-industrial complex, warning that "very soon everything there will be burning." He added that the officials should expect punishment both from their own superiors and, inevitably, from Ukraine's security service.

Volnov described an immediate reaction, saying panic spread among the so-called strategists and office staff, who began leaving the conference one after another. He added in his message that Russian officials have nowhere left to hide, claiming every meeting and every frightened face is being recorded, and promised further surprises.

Previous infiltrations and a wanted notice

Volnov has repeatedly posed as someone else to infiltrate internal discussions within Russian institutions. Russia has issued a warrant for his arrest, accusing him of inciting hatred.

Earlier, the activist reported breaking into a teleconference of Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade focused on drone production. During that call, participants reportedly admitted that Russian-made drones rely heavily on Chinese components, with one speaker stating that around 90% of the electrical parts used are made from foreign raw materials.