Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's digital infrastructure, targeting datacentres and internet service providers in Kyiv as winter approaches.
Ukraine's digital transformation ministry reported that approximately 100,000 households in Kyiv and surrounding areas experienced temporary internet outages following drone strikes on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, a drone strike in central Kyiv hit the offices of Datagroup, one of Ukraine's largest telecommunications companies, killing four people.
Polish authorities confirmed that a Starlink satellite station in central Poland, serving Ukraine, was set on fire, described as an act of sabotage linked to Moscow. Ukraine's foreign minister stated that Russia is targeting major datacentres to disrupt information flow. With winter approaching, officials warn that repeated attacks could threaten the networks supporting Ukraine's financial and public services.
Why it matters
Ukraine's digital infrastructure is critical to maintaining financial and public services, and its vulnerability could impact the country's stability during winter.
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What to watch
The effectiveness of Ukraine's backup power systems and the frequency of future Russian strikes on digital infrastructure.
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