Ukrainian drone attacks prompt Russia to plan underground data centers
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On November 4, 2026, Ars Technica reported that Ukrainian drones struck critical data centers in Russia. Putin subsequently signed a decree allowing a dedicated government commission, in consultation with the Federal Security Service, to authorize Russian companies to use data centers located abroad. Previously, Russia's 'Sovereign Internet Law' prohibited companies from using cloud computing infrastructure outside Russia, and the data center damage caused by the drone attacks prompted Russia to adjust the policy. The report also noted that Russia is hastily planning underground data centers in response to the threat of drone attacks. The situation is still developing.
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- Ars Technica · AIUkraine’s drone strikes spur hasty Russian plans for underground data centers
After Ukrainian drone strikes hit key Russian data centers, Putin signed a decree allowing a dedicated government committee to authorize the use of overseas data centers in consultation with the Federal Security Service; Russia’s Sovereign Internet Law previously barred companies from using cloud infrastructure outside Russia.
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