U.S. Charges Six Russian Agents With Hacking

The US Justice Department announced an indictment against Russian military intelligence members for cyber attacks from 2015 to 2019, including targeting the French election and the 2018 Winter Olympics. Concerns about election security are discussed, with links to past attacks on the 2016 election. Despite ongoing Russian cyber activities, the US intelligence community assures the integrity of the upcoming election vote count.

What was the main purpose of the US Justice Department's announcement regarding the indictment?

What types of attacks were allegedly carried out by members of Russia's military intelligence unit?

How did the US Justice Department assure the public regarding the integrity of the upcoming election?

What connections were noted between the current indictment and the 2016 election?

What evidence has been observed regarding Russian activity in the upcoming election?