🇪🇪 Estonian, 17 October 2026, data center attack
Ukraine Conducts Large-Scale Drone Attack on Saint Petersburg Region
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on the Saint Petersburg region, targeting energy objects, a data center, and a logistics center.
The attack, which began at 2:50 am local time, resulted in multiple large fires and explosions, according to Ukrainian seismology channels Exilenova+ and Supernova+. The targets included the port area, oil tankers, and a data center. Videos show the extent of the damage, with multiple fires burning in the city. The attack has caused significant disruptions, with power outages reported in the region.
The data center, which belongs to technology company VK, was hit by the attack. VK, which is the largest technology company in Russia, provides a range of services, including social media platforms, news, and cloud services. The company’s services were temporarily unavailable due to the attack, but have since been restored.
The attack has also caused significant damage to the city’s infrastructure, with reports of fires and explosions at a logistics center, oil storage facilities, and residential areas. The city’s authorities have reported that one person was killed and five injured in the attack.