Russia strikes Kyiv datacentres and ISPs, causing outages.
They publishedRussia strikes at heart of Ukraine’s digital economy with attacks on ISPs and datacentres
26 Sept, 04:00ZRussia strikes Kyiv datacentres and ISPs, causing outages.
First reportBBC · 25 Sept, 18:02Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 26 Sept, 04:00Z
Span10 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Russia struck Kyiv datacentres and internet providers, causing temporary outages for around 100,000 households and killing four people at Datagroup offices.
Why
The attacks disrupted civilian communications and highlighted risks to Ukraine’s digital infrastructure.
Watch
Ukrainian officials warn of winter network disruptions, while Poland reports a Starlink station was set on fire.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Zelensky says Russia widened attacks to target Ukraine's data centres and internet providers.
- About 100,000 Kyiv region households faced internet outages due to strikes.
- Datagroup data centre hit; company says services continue from backup sites.
- Russia claimed targeted data processing centres including New-Telco, United DC, Kyivstar and Parkovyi.
- Officials warn attacks aim to disrupt civilian life and essential information flows.
Summary
- Russia struck several Kyiv datacentres and internet providers this week.
- Around 100,000 Kyiv-area households faced temporary internet outages.
- A drone strike hit Datagroup offices in central Kyiv, killing four.
- Polish authorities report a Starlink station in central Poland set on fire.
- Ukrainian officials warn of potential winter-related network disruptions.