Ukrainian drones damage five major Russian data centers
Bottom line
Ukrainian milbloggers report Ukrainian drones damaged five major Russian data centers (Yandex, Sberbank, VKontakte) this month, causing widespread service disruptions.
Why it matters
Allied digital infrastructure protection units should monitor Ukrainian drone targeting patterns for critical digital infrastructure, to anticipate and mitigate potential strikes.
Evidence — 1 independent origin
Original text (excerpt)
Ukrainian drone strikes damaged five major Russian data centers this month, including facilities operated by Yandex, Sberbank and VKontakte. AP reports widespread service disruptions.
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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Ukrainian drones damage five major Russian data centers. Hetzner OSINT, 23 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-23--ukrainian-drones-damage-five-major-russian-data-centers-2/
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