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Ukrainian drone strikes highlight the vulnerability of Russia’s data centers

Atlantic Council16 October 2026, 15:06 UTCRussia

The idea of Ukrainian drones silencing Kremlin bots clearly caught the world’s imagination, but the real story behind Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russia’s mega data centers is one of strategic vulnerability, writes Leonid Baratz. The post Ukrainian drone strikes highlight the vulnerability of Russia’s data centers appeared first on Atlantic Council.

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