Russian drones strike Ukraine's data centers by exploiting air defense gaps

Since September 23, Russian jet-powered drones have targeted data centers and telecom infrastructure in Kyiv, temporarily cutting Internet for 100,000 households. Zelenskyy said air defenses intercept over 85% of conventional Shahed drones but only 50–60% of newer jet-powered versions.

• Strikes on Kyiv data centers and telecom networks concentrated since September 23
• 100,000 households in the Kyiv region temporarily lost Internet access
• Interception rate: over 85% for conventional Shaheds, 50–60% for jet-powered ones
• Ukraine is moving some data centers abroad and building underground networks