{
  "id": 9976151,
  "title": "Russian strikes on Kyiv data centers disrupt operations at several Ukrainian media outlets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/russian-strikes-on-kyiv-data-centers-disrupt-operations-at-several",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T12:30:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/russian-strikes-on-kyiv-data-centers-disrupt-operations-at-several-ukrainian-media-outlets/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Russian strikes on Kyiv data centers disrupted operations at several Ukrainian media outlets on Sept. 26, according to multiple reports. TV channel Novyny.Live temporarily suspended broadcasting, while Armiia TV also suspended operations. Public broadcaster Suspilne reported issues with its website video players due to damaged Cosmonova data center. The attacks followed previous disruptions caused by Russian strikes on Kyiv data centers, causing internet outages and affecting cloud services and internet providers. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to strengthen the protection of critical communications infrastructure following a meeting with military officials. Despite the damage, experts emphasized that completely disrupting Ukraine's internet would be challenging, as providers can mitigate the impact through duplication, backup routes, and infrastructure distribution across various locations.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Russia strikes at heart of Ukraine’s digital economy with attacks on ISPs and data centres",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/russia-strikes-at-heart-of-ukraines-digital-economy-with-attacks-on",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:37:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russian attacks kill 6, injure 45 across Ukraine as Kyiv faces second day of nonstop strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/russian-attacks-kill-6-injure-45-across-ukraine-as-kyiv-faces-second",
        "published": "2026-09-26T07:46:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Russian strikes injure five and damage Auchan store at Lavina Mall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/russian-strikes-injure-five-and-damage-auchan-store-at-lavina-mall",
        "published": "2026-09-26T08:54:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "At least six people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine over last 24 hours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/at-least-six-people-killed-in-russian-strikes-on-ukraine-over-last-24",
        "published": "2026-09-26T09:28:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Ukraine says it struck Russian oil refinery as drone attacks intensify",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ukraine-says-it-struck-russian-oil-refinery-as-drone-attacks-intensify",
        "published": "2026-09-26T09:56:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Post",
        "title": "Russia Knocks Ukrainian News Channels Offline as Moscow Steps Up Attacks on Kyiv’s Data Centers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/russia-knocks-ukrainian-news-channels-offline-as-moscow-steps-up",
        "published": "2026-09-26T13:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}