The Russian defense ministry carried out attacks on two military cargo vessels and two data centers in Ukraine’s capital overnight, as confirmed by President Zelensky. The vessels flying foreign flags were struck off Odessa. The capital, Kyiv, along with ten other areas, was targeted in the attacks. One of the new tactics employed by Russia is the use of high-flying jet-powered drones like the Geran-5, which are difficult to intercept. Another focus of the attacks is on data centers and mobile infrastructure, with the Russian Defense Ministry dubbing the campaign a ‘mandatory digital detox’. Recent attacks on data centers in Ukraine have caused disruptions, with casualties reported. The Russian military also targeted the headquarters of Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile service provider. These actions indicate a continued assault on communication infrastructure. Reports of casualties in the capital highlight the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict.
