Russia struck the headquarters of Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile service provider, in Kyiv on Sunday, the company told local media. The strike was part of a continued Russian bombardment of Ukrainian data centres and communications infrastructure, according to multiple outlets.
Newsweek reported that Russian forces also struck a Starlink data center in Ukraine, according to the outlet.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is targeting 'ordinary life' with the attacks on Ukraine's data centres, according to BBC News.
The Times of India described the strikes as targeting Ukraine's 'digital nerve centres' as the war extends into data infrastructure.
How each side covered it
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- Center outlets reported Russia struck Kyivstar's headquarters and continued bombarding Ukrainian data centres.
- BBC News and BBC Sport cited Zelensky saying Russia is targeting 'ordinary life' with the attacks.
- Newsweek reported a Russian strike on a Starlink data center in Ukraine.
- The Times of India framed the attacks as targeting Ukraine's 'digital nerve centres.'
“Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says” — BBC News
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- Newsmax reported that Russia struck Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile provider, and hit data centers.
“Russia Hits Ukraine's Largest Mobile Provider, Strikes Data Centers” — Newsmax
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Russian strikes on Ukraine's data infrastructure?
Russia struck the headquarters of Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile service provider, on Sunday, as part of a continued bombardment of Ukrainian data centres and communications infrastructure, according to multiple outlets.
What did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky say about the attacks?
Zelensky said Russia is targeting 'ordinary life' with its attacks on Ukraine's data centres, according to BBC News.
Was a Starlink facility targeted?
According to Newsweek, Russian forces struck a Starlink data center in Ukraine, though this claim was not corroborated by other supplied sources.
Why does this matter?
The strikes on Kyivstar and other data centres mark an extension of Russia's war into Ukraine's digital and communications infrastructure, affecting mobile service and data systems used in daily life.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- BBC NewsCenterRussia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
- BBC SportCenterRussia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
- Financial TimesCenterRussia targets Ukraine’s data centres
- NewsweekCenterRussian Forces Strike Starlink Data Center in Ukraine
- ReutersCenterRussia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centres
- The Straits TimesCenterRussia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centres
- The Times of IndiaCenterRussia targets Ukraine's digital nerve centres as war reaches data infrastructure
- NewsmaxRight-leaningRussia Hits Ukraine's Largest Mobile Provider, Strikes Data Centers