Russian drones strike Ukraine’s data centers by exploiting air defense gaps
Summary
Ars Technica reports a surge in Russian drone strikes targeting Ukraine’s data centers and telecom infrastructure, with attacks aimed at disrupting Internet and mobile services by exploiting air defense gaps. The outages threaten Ukraine’s digital economy, banks, and public services, prompting calls for stronger air defenses and resilience measures. Ukraine is relocating some data centers underground and pursuing alternate connectivity options, while satellite backups like Starlink gain prominence.