Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- CYB0012
- OFSI group ID
- 13984
- Designation type
- Entity
- Date designated
- 31 December 2020
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- The 85th Main Special Services Centre (GTsSS) (Unit 26165) of the Russian General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), is involved in relevant cyber activity in that it has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission, planning or preparation or relevant cyber activity, including the deployment of X-Agent malware. These activities undermine, or are intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country other than the United Kingdom.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Addresses
- Lines: Komsomol'skiy Prospekt
- Lines: 20 Moscow
- Postcode: 119146
- Country: Russia
Parent companies
- Russian Ministry of Defence
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