The Ukrainian Cyber Alliance (UCA) is a pro-Ukrainian hacktivist collective that formally merged in the spring of 2016 from existing groups FalconsFlame and Trinity, with precursor activities dating back to 2014. Originating from Ukraine, with support from international volunteers, UCA's primary motivation is patriotic defense and hacktivism aimed at countering Russian aggression. The collective operates with a decentralized, volunteer-driven 'swarm' structure, often collaborating with other pro-Ukrainian groups like BO Team and Inform Napalm. What distinguishes UCA is its operational model which prioritizes disrupting Russian operations, exposing intelligence, and supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity through data exfiltration and destructive actions, rather than developing proprietary malware. UCA publicly claims responsibility for its actions, frequently providing screenshots or other evidence via Telegram channels and social media. The group transmits extracted data to Ukraini