Russia's Ministry of Defense claims attacks on targets like the Cosmonova data center were aimed at hardware facilitating Starlink connectivity for the Ukrainian military. The strikes follow a three week campaign that included disruptions to providers like Datagroup, which left roughly 100,000 residents in Kyiv without internet access during late September.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russia Hits 11 Ukrainian Data Centers Including New Target in Dnipro
War24 days ago
Russian military drones struck digital hubs in Kyiv and Dnipro to knock several local television networks and news channels offline. These operations utilized Geran-4 and Geran-5 aircraft to target 11 data centers, according to recent footage, with 10 of those facilities located in the capital, expanding a coordinated effort to disable intelligence relays and communication services.
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