Russian strikes damage Kyiv data centers, cutting internet for 100,000 households

Russian drone strikes damaged data centers and telecom infrastructure in Kyiv, disrupting at least four providers including Kyiv Link, Pautina, Utels and Crazy Network. Ukraine's Digital Ministry said around 100,000 households lost reliable internet; Utels restored service in about two hours while Pautina lost nearly half its network.

• At least four providers were hit: Kyiv Link, Pautina, Utels and Crazy Network
• Ukraine's Digital Ministry estimates about 100,000 households lost stable internet
• Pautina lost nearly half its network; Utels restored service in about two hours
• Russia's Defense Ministry claimed strikes on New-Telco and United DC data centers, unverified independently