Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres and internet providers
Russian military forces have expanded their offensive operations in Ukraine to strike critical digital infrastructure, including data centres and internet service facilities. Ukrainian officials report that these targeted strikes have already caused network disruptions and cut off internet services for 100,000 households in the capital city of Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the strategic shift by Moscow toward civilian communication networks and digital storage facilities. The deliberate campaign against digital infrastructure threatens broader connectivity across the country as service providers attempt to mitigate damage and restore connections for affected residents.
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- ✓ Russia has widened its attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres and internet providers, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- ✓ Russian attacks have disrupted internet services to 100,000 households in Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian ministry.
What changed
President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian ministry officially confirmed that Russian forces have expanded their targeting to explicitly hit data centres and internet providers.
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Russia Broadens Attacks to Target Ukrainian Data Centres and Internet Providers
Russian military forces have expanded their offensive operations in Ukraine to strike critical digital infrastructure, including data centres and internet service facilities. Ukrainian officials report that these targeted strikes have already caused network disruptions and cut off internet services for 100,000 households in the capital city of Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the strategic shift by Moscow toward civilian communication networks and digital storage facilities. The deliberate campaign against digital infrastructure threatens broader connectivity across the country as service providers attempt to mitigate damage and restore connections for affected residents.
Why it matters
Targeting data centres and internet providers represents an escalation in attempts to disrupt Ukraine's digital administration and civilian communications. Previous strikes primarily focused on energy grids and physical transport networks. Impairing internet infrastructure complicates daily operations for businesses, government functions, and citizens relying on continuous web access.
What is confirmed
- Russia has widened its attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres and internet providers, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Russian attacks have disrupted internet services to 100,000 households in Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian ministry.
Still unconfirmed
- Network disruptions are possible following the attack on an internet service facility in Kyiv.
What to watch next
- Assessments of full damage to Ukrainian data centres
- Reports on restoration timelines for the 100,000 affected Kyiv households
- Further official statements regarding expanded digital infrastructure targets
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (5)
- 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
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