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A Simple Mistake Revealed Russia's Hidden Troubles

RussiaWednesday, December 31, 2025
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A small mistake revealed a trove of sensitive documents in Russia.

  • The Incident:
  • A Russian citizen attempted to check their complaint status online.
  • They entered the wrong number.
  • Instead of an error, they saw someone else's complaint.

  • This was not just any complaint; it was part of a massive collection of sensitive documents.

  • The Documents:
  • Located on the website of Russia's human rights ombudsman.
  • Included medical records, passport details, and contact information.
  • Contained complaints about abuse and coercion in the Russian military.
  • Information that Russia typically keeps secret.
  • The Investigation:
  • Journalist Maxim Kurnikov, now based in Berlin, discovered the breach.
  • He and his team collected over 9,000 complaints.
  • The complaints were available from April to September 2025.
  • The website fixed the problem afterward.

  • No one knows how many people saw these documents before they were removed.

  • The Cause:
  • The complaints started appearing after the ombudsman updated their IT systems.
  • The update might have caused the problem.
  • A reminder that small mistakes can have significant consequences.

  • Highlights the importance of protecting sensitive information.

  • The Implications:
  • Raises questions about privacy and security.
  • Provides a glimpse into the issues faced by Russian soldiers.
  • Reveals problems within the Russian military.
  • Information that the Russian government would prefer to keep hidden.
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