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Russian Drone Strikes Disrupt Ukraine's Data Centers and Internet Services
WHY IT MATTERS
The attacks threaten Ukraine's digital economy and ongoing resistance to Russia's invasion, highlighting the importance of air defense capabilities in protecting critical infrastructure.
What happened
Ukraine's data centers and mobile phone networks have been targeted by Russian jet-powered drone strikes, causing widespread disruptions to Internet services. The attacks, which began on September 23, have affected 100,000 households in the Kyiv region.
Ukraine's government is warning of the need for more air defense capabilities to protect the country's digital economy.
The strikes have focused on Kyiv, with multiple data centers and telecom networks being hit within days.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Russian drones strike Ukraine’s data centers by exploiting air defense gaps
Ars Technica · Jeremy Hsu · Discovery only; Condé Nast copyright terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 5, 2026, 8:30 PM
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