Sberbank started building the complex in 2021 with the goal of making it the largest data center in Europe by 2030. The strike follows a series of attacks last week in which Ukraine targeted Yandex data centers across several Russian regions, causing service disruptions for the technology firm.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Ukraine Hits Sberbank Data Center in First Attack on Russian Bank Hubs
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A barrage of unmanned aircraft hit a site in the city of Balakovo overnight, killing one person and triggering a large fire. The facility is a Sberbank data center located in the Saratov Region that supports the Russian bank's computing infrastructure. At least one drone flew directly into the front entrance of the complex, though reports suggest only certain sections of the site were already operational.
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