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Russia's Relentless Assault on Ukraine: Over 150 Drones Rain Down, Kyiv Data Center Hit
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CNBC Awaaz•27-09-2026, 16:33
Russia's Relentless Assault on Ukraine: Over 150 Drones Rain Down, Kyiv Data Center Hit
- •Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated 4 people died in overnight Russian air attacks, with civilian infrastructure damaged in at least eight regions.
- •A data center in Kyiv, identified by Russia's Ministry of Defense as Vodafone's, was attacked twice.
- •Vodafone is a major provider of mobile services and high-speed internet in Ukraine, also serving the Ukrainian army.
- •Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed attacks on two logistics centers in Kyiv and Odesa regions, and a dry cargo ship near Odesa Port.
- •The Russia-Ukraine war has entered its fifth year, with continuous attacks from both sides despite US appeals to stop targeting energy facilities.
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According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, four people died in the overnight Russian air attacks, while civilian infrastructure including residential buildings and energy facilities was damaged across at least eight regions.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that its drone targeted a data center belonging to Vodafone, a major mobile and internet service provider that also serves the Ukrainian army, alongside two logistics centers in the Kyiv and Odesa regions.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 170 drones overnight, whereas Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed its air defense system successfully shot down 96 drones sent by Ukraine.
