Russian drones strike Ukraine’s data centers by exploiting air defense gaps
Summary
Russian forces have increased drone attacks on Ukrainian data centers, causing Internet and phone outages, especially around Kyiv. Ukrainian officials warn that these attacks threaten the country’s digital economy and efforts to resist the invasion, while Ukraine struggles to improve its air defenses against faster drones.Key Facts
- Since late September, Russian jet-powered drones have targeted Ukrainian data centers, disrupting telecom services.
- Over 100,000 households near Kyiv faced temporary Internet outages from the initial strikes.
- Russia has stepped up attacks on multiple telecom providers and facilities in Kyiv within a few days.
- Russian drones are harder to shoot down than before; Ukraine’s air defenses intercept only 50-60% of newer, faster drones.
- The strikes aim to damage Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, including banks and public services, especially during fall and winter.
- Russia’s drone attacks coincide with setbacks on the battlefield as Ukraine regains some territory in the east.
- Ukraine has moved some data centers abroad and built underground networks to protect telecom infrastructure.
- Russian attacks on infrastructure are part of a broader strategy to pressure Ukraine to surrender.
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