Russia targets Ukraine's data centers to disrupt life-saving alerts, says minister

Russia's September 23 mass attack damaged major Ukrainian data centers, disrupting internet access for some users, as Moscow seeks new ways to terrorize civilians, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Sybiha stated Russia deliberately targets civilian communications infrastructure to interrupt critical information flows, including missile and drone attack alerts that save lives. Providers reported damage in Kyiv, affecting roughly 100,000 households, with one missile hitting a central traffic exchange center. The attack occurred during the UN General Assembly's 81st session focused on peace efforts. Sybiha called for stronger sanctions and more interceptor missiles for Ukraine's air defense, emphasizing these civilian targets are not military objectives.