Zelensky warns that Russia is widening its attacks to disrupt Ukraine’s civilian life, specifically targeting data centres and internet providers.
A Russian drone struck a Kyiv business centre on September 25, killing four people and damaging a Datagroup data‑centre used by Ukrainian intelligence. Another strike hit a multi‑storey residential building, killing a 14‑year‑old Israeli citizen.
Approximately 100,000 households in Kyiv and surrounding regions suffered internet outages after the strikes, prompting firms to move data to overseas backup sites.
Ukraine has stated it will continue to operate its network from decentralized backup facilities and is considering higher internet service costs to cover repair expenses.
Russia’s defence ministry confirmed hits on several data‑processing and telecommunications centres, including New‑Telco, United DC, Kyivstar and Parkovyi, as it intensifies pressure on Ukrainian infrastructure ahead of winter.
