Baltimore, MD, September 25, 2026 — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that Russia is intentionally targeting data centers within the country. According to the President, these alleged strikes are aimed at disrupting essential services and impacting the daily lives of Ukrainian citizens.

The specific data centers targeted, the dates of these alleged attacks, and the extent of any disruption to services were not detailed in the President’s statement. The claim was made by President Zelensky, who has been a prominent voice in reporting on Russia’s ongoing actions within Ukraine.

The stated objective behind these alleged attacks, according to Zelensky, is to sow chaos and undermine the functionality of critical infrastructure. Disrupting data centers could potentially affect a range of services reliant on digital infrastructure, from communication networks to financial systems and government operations.

Further details regarding the specific types of services potentially affected or evidence supporting these claims were not immediately available. The Russian government’s response to these allegations has not been provided. The President’s office did not release further information on the contractor names involved, specific locations, or any reported code violations or inspection outcomes related to the alleged targets. The fine amounts, if any, were also not disclosed.

The claim highlights ongoing concerns about the vulnerability of digital infrastructure during times of conflict. The impact on people’s daily lives, as mentioned by President Zelensky, could encompass a broad spectrum of disruptions depending on the services affected. Information regarding what happened next or specific timelines for potential repairs or service restoration was not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided.


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