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Ukraine Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario as Russia Targets Internet Infrastructure
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine is preparing for the possibility of severe disruptions to internet and mobile communications due to Russian strikes, with Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi emphasizing the need to plan for worst-case scenarios.
- The government is implementing diverse protective measures, including distributing critical infrastructure across domestic and foreign locations, using underground, cloud, and mixed solutions to safeguard networks.
- Recent Russian attacks between September 23-25 targeted Ukrainian data centers and telecommunications infrastructure, causing significant damage and temporarily cutting internet access for hundreds of thousands of users in Kyiv and other regions.
- In response, President Volodymyr Zelensky convened a high-level meeting on September 26, directing officials to enhance protections for the country’s telecommunications infrastructure amid ongoing threats.
- The increasing focus of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s digital infrastructure raises concerns about potential widespread disruptions to the nation’s internet and mobile services during the conflict.
