Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian data centres, with Kyiv authorities reporting that up to 100,000 households lost internet access during strikes on Wednesday and Thursday. The outages were attributed to deliberate strikes on critical infrastructure that supports the flow of information.
Ukrainian officials described the escalation as a targeted effort to disrupt civilian communications. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned that such attacks endanger lives, noting that rapid alerts about missile and drone threats are essential for public safety.
The heightened aggression coincided with Swedish and Finnish fighter jets being scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft over the Gulf of Finland. The joint operation, part of a new framework for monitoring airspace, identified a transport plane and several fighter jets flying in international airspace.
In a related move, Finland’s president Alexander Stubb has requested Elon Musk to extend Starlink coverage into Russian territory, arguing that it could help Ukraine locate ballistic missile launch sites. Starlink has been a key communications platform for Ukrainian forces since the 2022 invasion.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with senior U.S. business leaders during the UN General Assembly to secure private investment for reconstruction and winter resilience. NATO’s Secretary‑General Mark Rutte reiterated the alliance’s readiness to respond to sabotage and drone incidents, underscoring the need to protect critical infrastructure across Europe.
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