Elon Musk Alleges Ukraine Behind Massive Cyberattack on X as Platform Faces Multiple Outages

Billionaire Elon Musk has alleged that a "massive cyberattack" originating from Ukraine was responsible for the repeated global outages that hit X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. The disruption left thousands of users unable to access the platform, triggering widespread frustration and speculation. While X has since been restored, Musk’s claims have sparked concerns over cybersecurity threats and digital warfare in an increasingly volatile geopolitical climate.

X Faces Worldwide Disruptions: What Happened?

Users across the globe faced repeated technical issues throughout Monday, with X experiencing multiple outages at different times of the day. Reports from Downdetector, a website that tracks online service disruptions, indicated that the first major outage struck at around 3:30 PM GMT.

During this period, over 2,500 complaints were logged, with users reporting:
✔️ Inability to load the website
✔️ Login failures
✔️ Slow response times

After briefly regaining functionality, the platform went down again at 7:15 PM, this time affecting a smaller group of users. 1,300 complaints were recorded, with reports indicating:
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Users in the United States and United Kingdom appeared to be the most affected by the disruptions, though the outages were reported across multiple countries.

Elon Musk’s Allegations: Cyberattack from Ukraine?

Following the outages, Elon Musk made a bold claim, alleging that the attack on X was orchestrated by actors in Ukraine. Speaking to Fox News, Musk stated:

"We're not sure exactly what happened, but there was a massive cyberattack to bring down the X system with IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area."

While Musk’s accusations are yet to be verified, cybersecurity experts warn that if true, the attack could signal a new wave of cyber warfare targeting digital communication platforms.

X has yet to release an official statement confirming the nature of the disruption, leaving many questions unanswered. The timing of the alleged attack, amidst escalating global tensions, has fueled speculation about potential political motivations.

Hacking Group Claims Responsibility

Amid the chaos, a hacking group known as Dark Storm Team has reportedly taken credit for the cyberattack. In a public post on Telegram, the group claimed responsibility for launching a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, a tactic used to overwhelm a server by flooding it with excessive traffic, effectively crashing the system.

Although Dark Storm Team’s involvement has not been independently verified, DDoS attacks have been a growing concern in cybersecurity circles, often used as a tool for political and ideological disruption.

Meanwhile, X’s technical team has been working to stabilize the platform, with engineers implementing security measures to prevent further breaches.

Reactions and Global Cybersecurity Concerns

The alleged cyberattack has reignited concerns about the security of major social media platforms, particularly those handling billions of user interactions daily. Experts warn that cyber warfare could increasingly target digital spaces, disrupting not only communication but also global economies and political stability.

Musk’s claims have also fueled diplomatic tensions, with some urging a thorough investigation before attributing blame. If proven true, this could lead to serious international repercussions, with potential countermeasures and security escalations.

Despite the outage, X is now fully operational, though users remain wary about potential future attacks.