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Attacks on Ukraine’s Digital Infrastructure

Coverage from Ars Technica, Newsweek, and others

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Russian attacks on data centers, internet-exchange points, and telecommunications sites in Ukraine have highlighted the physical infrastructure behind everyday connectivity.

Strikes on Kyiv facilities including Cosmonova, Bi-mobile, and Parkovy have been associated with interruptions to internet, mobile, and broadcast services, with wider implications for services that depend on communications networks. Ukraine’s resilience measures include relocating some data-center capacity and developing underground telecommunications networks.

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Ars Technica / Jeremy Hsu
Russian Drone Strikes Disrupt Ukraine’s Data Centers And Telecom Networks
Russian forces struck Kyiv data centers and telecommunications facilities from September 23, 2026, disrupting internet and mobile services across the Kyiv region.
10/5/2026 • Technology & Operations • General
Newsweek
Strike On Kyiv Data Center Raises Concerns Over Ukraine’s Connectivity
Russian forces targeted data centers in Kyiv during strikes from late Thursday into Saturday, damaging the Cosmonova site and disrupting internet and broadcast services, Ukrainian officials and providers said.
9/26/2026 • Technology & Operations • General
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CNBC
Russian Strikes Target Two Kyiv Data Centers
Russian forces struck the Bi-mobile and Parkovy data centers in Kyiv on Tuesday amid intensified missile and drone attacks targeting Ukraine's communications infrastructure.
9/30/2026 • Technology & Operations • General