In brief
Russia has broadened its strikes to hit Ukrainian data centres and internet services, causing massive outages and civilian casualties. President Zelensky says this is a war on daily life and calls for the world to push back. Ukrainian officials are prepping backup sites, while the country’s internet network remains resilient. Meanwhile, the conflict fuels an underground cyber‑war that hurts businesses and ordinary users alike.
Russian drones slammed a Kyiv business centre, killing four and damaging a key data‑centre used by the Ukrainian military and civilians.
President Zelensky says the aim is to hit “ordinary life” – cutting the internet, shutting down work, school and vital information services.
Some 100,000 households lost connectivity as the attack knocked out major networks. Companies are now moving their data to backup servers abroad, but Ukrainian officials say the web mesh stays alive thanks to decentralised networks.
The blast even knocked out electronic message boards across the city, a reminder that one strike can ripple across everyday life.
Ukraine’s foreign minister stressed data centres are vital civilian infrastructure, not military targets, and that rapid alerts save lives.
Internet costs may rise to cover repairs, but the country’s resilient network means people still stay online.
