Russia Knocks Ukrainian News Channels Offline as Moscow Steps Up Attacks on Kyiv’s Data Centers
Russia’s Saturday attack on Kyiv’s Cosmonova data centers affected local television broadcasts, following an almost three-week campaign against data centers – with four already hit on Wednesday – that could affect civilians’ ability to receive critical information.
In recent attacks, Russia has targeted Ukrainian news channels and data centers, disrupting broadcasts and affecting communications. Cosmonova, a Ukrainian data center, confirmed damage to its main facilities, working to redirect internet traffic and restore data from backup locations. Ukrainian outlet Channel 24 reported disruptions affecting broadcasts from multiple television and news channels.
Local channels "We - Ukraine+" and Army TV were impacted, along with Suspilne, a major Ukrainian news outlet. Novyny.LIVE, while still operational, faced video playback issues. Russia claimed the targeted facilities provided mobile internet service and support for Ukrainian Armed Forces' Starlink satellite communications system.
This latest attack on data centers coincided with intensified Russian attacks on trains, border checkpoints, and gas stations. The 2023 cyberattack against Kyivstar telecom operator, which wiped parts of its IT infrastructure, left sirens inactive in certain areas. A Ukrainian tech consultant noted that Russia has been targeting Ukrainian data centers for about three weeks, with four data centers hit on a single day during a previous attack, along with disrupted train services.
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