Drone strike on St. Petersburg data center and substation causes blackout

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A drone attack on a data center and electrical substation in St. Petersburg caused a partial blackout, according to Russian independent media Astra. The strike targeted the 'VKontakte' data center and the 'Vostochnaya' substation, disrupting the social network's services. The facilities are located in Novosergievka village in the Leningrad oblast, near the administrative border with St. Petersburg. Users reported widespread issues with VKontakte, though the company confirmed the attack but stated services remain accessible. The Leningrad oblast governor announced 126 drones were shot down.


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