Russia strikes Ukrainian data centres, disrupting internet and banking services
Russian forces have targeted Ukrainian data centres, causing two days of internet disruptions in Kyiv and raising concerns about access to banking and other online services. The attacks appear to be part of a broader campaign to degrade Ukraine's digital infrastructure, though the full extent of the damage and the specific targets remain unclear. This marks a significant escalation in cyber-physical attacks against civilian infrastructure, with potential economic and humanitarian consequences.
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Russia Intensifies Digital Infrastructure Attacks in Ukraine, Poland Investigates Starlink Sabotage
Russia has intensified its campaign against Ukraine's digital infrastructure, conducting missile and drone strikes on data centers and internet nodes in Kyiv, causing significant internet outages. Concurrently, Poland is investigating a fire at a Starlink ground station as potential sabotage linked to foreign intelligence, indicating a possible expansion of hybrid warfare tactics beyond Ukraine's borders. The full extent of damage and long-term operational impacts remain unclear.