Russia hits Kyivstar headquarters and Ukrainian data centres
Russian forces struck the Kyiv headquarters of Kyivstar and multiple data centres used by Ukrainian mobile operators, including a site Russia said belonged to Vodafone Ukraine. Kyivstar reported its head office was hit with no casualties, while Ukraine's president said a Kyiv data centre was struck twice, injuring two children and an adult. Ukraine's Digital Ministry said roughly 100,000 households in Kyiv and nearby areas experienced service disruption. Officials and international actors flagged the strikes as part of broader attacks on communications infrastructure amid intensified Russian military operations and diplomatic strains.
Russian strikes damaged Ukrainian telecom infrastructure and disrupted services.
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Russia has recently increased strikes on Ukrainian communications and data centres. The attacks have already disrupted services for about 100,000 households. Strikes could continue and further disrupt infrastructure.
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