Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s digital infrastructure, destroying and damaging multiple data centers in Kyiv over the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian media reports and internet service providers [1][2][3].
The data center operated by MiroHost hosting provider was destroyed in a Russian strike on September 24, according to founder Oleksandr Olshanskyi and Internet Invest leadership [1]. The company stated it cannot yet provide a timeline for restoration, though the impact primarily affects Ukrainian-based clients – approximately 95 percent of MiroHost’s customer base operates outside Ukraine and remains unaffected [1].
The same day, approximately 100,000 subscribers of internet provider Etherlink lost connectivity after the company’s primary network hub was damaged in attacks [2][3]. The provider reported plans to relocate its network core to another location but has not announced specific restoration dates [2].
Additional providers sustained damage in the broader campaign. Internet service providers UTELS and Pavutina reported damage to their data centers from Russian strikes, leading to partial outages in Kyiv [3]. Provider Crazy Network also sustained damage over the 24-hour period, according to reports [2].
Deputy Oleksandr Fediyenko warned that if data centers suffer damage, Ukrainians could face temporary unavailability of some online services as Russia targets major telecommunications operators [3]. Former defense ministry advisor Ihor Sterkenko stated that Russia intends to destroy not only Kyiv’s power infrastructure but also all gas stations, data centers operated by providers and telecom companies [2]. Sterkenko recommended Kyiv residents prepare gradually for winter by stockpiling fuel and alternative communications means such as Starlink or similar systems [2].
The attacks represent an escalation in Russia’s strategy targeting Ukraine’s critical digital infrastructure. Ukrainian monitors have previously tracked Russian preparations for major strikes on Kyiv [4], and the targeting of data centers suggests a deliberate effort to degrade internet connectivity alongside energy infrastructure destruction.
These strikes occur within the broader context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, where infrastructure targeting has become a central component of military operations. The attacks on data centers represent a shift toward comprehensive disruption of civilian digital services alongside traditional military targets.
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Sources
- [1] Report from Українська правда
- [2] Report from NEXTA Live Critical of Russia, supportive of Russian Armed Forces
- [3] Report from Київ Times Opposition-aligned
- [4] Ukrainian Monitors Track Russian Preparations for Major Strike on Kyiv
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