Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on data centres, Zelensky says
Russian attacks on data centres and internet service providers in Ukraine have caused internet service disruptions in Kyiv, affecting around 100,000 households. The attacks are part of a widened Russian campaign to target Ukraine's digital infrastructure, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The disruptions have raised concerns about the potential for Ukrainians to lose internet access.
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- ✓ Internet service disruptions occurred in Kyiv following a Russian attack on a data centre.
- ✓ Russia's attacks have disrupted internet services to around 100,000 households in Kyiv.
- ✓ Russia has widened its attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres and internet providers.
What changed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia has widened its attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres and internet providers, leading to internet service disruptions in Kyiv.
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Russia targets Ukraine's internet infrastructure with data centre attacks
Russian attacks on data centres and internet service providers in Ukraine have caused internet service disruptions in Kyiv, affecting around 100,000 households. The attacks are part of a widened Russian campaign to target Ukraine's digital infrastructure, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The disruptions have raised concerns about the potential for Ukrainians to lose internet access.
Why it matters
The Russia-Ukraine war has been ongoing since February 2022, with both sides engaging in cyberattacks and electronic warfare. Ukraine's digital infrastructure is crucial for its economy, government services, and communication networks. Disruptions to internet services can have significant impacts on daily life, businesses, and the country's ability to coordinate responses to the conflict.
What is confirmed
- Internet service disruptions occurred in Kyiv following a Russian attack on a data centre.
- Russia's attacks have disrupted internet services to around 100,000 households in Kyiv.
- Russia has widened its attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres and internet providers.
Still unconfirmed
- Ukrainians could lose internet access due to Russian attacks.
What to watch next
- Further developments in Russia's targeting of Ukraine's digital infrastructure
- The impact of internet disruptions on Ukraine's economy and government services
- Potential responses from Ukraine and its allies to counter Russian cyberattacks
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (8)
- ua.news — Internet service disruptions occurred in Kyiv following a Russian attack on a data center
- Українська правда — Russia attacks internet service facility in Kyiv: network disruptions possible
- The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine war latest: Russia takes aim at Ukraine's internet infrastructure
- U.S. News & World Report — Russia's Attacks Disrupt Internet Services to 100,000 Households in Kyiv, Ukrainian Ministry Says
- Financial Times — Russia targets Ukraine’s data centres
- bbc.com — Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres and internet providers
- Yahoo — Zelenskyy's adviser says whether Ukrainians could lose internet access due to Russian attacks
- The Guardian — Russia strikes at heart of Ukraine’s digital economy with attacks on ISPs and datacentres
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