GoKawiilRussian strikes hit Ukrainian data centers, cutting internet to 100,000 homes
Russia has begun striking data centers and telecom infrastructure across Ukraine, including a Kyiv facility hit by a drone that killed four people. Russia says it targeted Datagroup and other providers such as New-Telco, United DC, Kyivstar and Parkovyi, claiming military use, while Ukrainian officials say the strikes have knocked out internet access for about 100,000 households.
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President Zelensky frames the strikes as an attempt by Moscow to disrupt everyday civilian life, while Foreign Minister Sybiha argues the attacks endanger public safety by threatening early-warning alert systems. The dispute over whether these sites are legitimate military targets could shape how allies respond and whether they treat digital infrastructure as protected civilian assets going forward.
- Russian strikes damaged Kyiv data center, killing four people
- About 100,000 Ukrainian households lost internet connectivity
- Ukraine says decentralized network limits damage, but disruptions expected
Source: tomshardware.com — Jowi Morales, 2026-09-26
Published there as: “Russia bombs Ukrainian data centers in latest escalation”
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