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The authoritative record is published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml. Kleerance indexes this data for search and audit purposes but is not the primary source.

UK-HMTorganizationThe Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is Main Centre for Special Technologies (GTsST) ('SANDWORM') on a sanctions list?

Q: Is Main Centre for Special Technologies (GTsST) ('SANDWORM') on a sanctions list?

Yes. Main Centre for Special Technologies (GTsST) ('SANDWORM') is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. Main Centre for Special Technologies (GTsST) ('SANDWORM') appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/31/2020.

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Remarks

The Main Centre for Special Technologies (GTsST) (Unit 74455) of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) is involved in relevant cyber activity in that it is or has been resposible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission, planning or preparation of relevant cyber acitivty, including the deployment of multiple variations of Industroyer malware and NotPetya 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 or directly or indirectly causes, or is intended to cause, economic loss to, or prejudice to the commercial interests of, those affected by the activity. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (7)

BlackEnergy Group·akaGRU Unit 74455·akaOlympic Destroyer·akaQuedagh·akaSandworm Team·akaTelebots·akaVoodoo Bear·aka

Addresses

22 Kirova Street, Moscow, Russia

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Main Centre for Special Technologies (GTsST) ('SANDWORM') on a sanctions list?: Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?: Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 12/31/2020.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.