Vodafone Data Centre Hit in Kiev During Strikes on Ukrainian Infrastructure
What happened
On September 27, 2026, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation conducted strikes against various targets in Ukraine, including logistics centers, port infrastructure, and communications hubs. These strikes included a Vodafone data processing centre in the Kiev area, one of the largest providers of mobile communications and high-speed internet services to the Ukrainian armed forces. The attacks also targeted other facilities, such as the "Zalmer Group" logistics centre in Krasilovka and facilities at the port of Kiliya.
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Why it matters
The attacks targeted critical infrastructure supporting the Ukrainian military operations. The incident involved a major provider of communications services to the Ukrainian armed forces. The strikes also impacted other targets, including two warehouses storing unmanned aerial vehicles in Nikolayev.
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Who's involved
- VodafoneBritish multinational telecommunications company whose data processing center was reportedly targeted.
- VodafoneThreeBritish telecommunications company which is a subsidiary of Vodafone.
- AST SpaceMobileAmerican satellite manufacturer that operates under a strategic joint venture with Vodafone.
- TPG TelecomAustralian telecommunications company and Internet Service Provider that holds controlling ownership of Vodafone.
- Margherita della ValleItalian business executive who serves as the chief executive of Vodafone.
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The entities involved
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Vodafone
British multinational telecommunications company