A Russian attack damaged the infrastructure of three more internet service providers in Kyiv
The Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of September 23 damaged the infrastructure of three more internet service providers—Domonet, Kievnet, and Faust. Due to damaged equipment and power outages, some subscribers may temporarily lose internet access or experience an unstable connection. Several other companies, including Cityhost, KyivLink, MiroHost, and Etherlink, had previously reported issues following the attack.
The Russian attack on Kyiv on September 23 damaged the infrastructure of several more companies that provide internet service to the city and operate data centers. Internet service providers Domonet, Kievnet, and Faust reported issues following the shelling. The companies are already carrying out restoration work. Domonet reported that switching equipment was damaged as a result of the Russian attack. This equipment is responsible for connections and data transmission within the network.
Technical specialists have already found a solution that should help restore its operation. The company hoped to complete the main repairs by 9:00 p.m. on September 24. “The team is currently working on restoring connectivity. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” Domonet stated. Kievnet also reported the damage. They explained that one of their data centers, which supports part of the provider’s network, was damaged during the shelling.
Due to the power outage, problems were likely to arise primarily for users in central Kyiv. “Due to the power outage, subscribers in the central part of the city may temporarily lose Internet access,” the company noted. The provider Faust also reported damage to its infrastructure following the attack. The company is working to restore normal network operations.
Which Other Companies Were Affected
Infrastructure issues following the Russian attack were not limited to internet service providers. Earlier, the hosting provider Cityhost reported damage. The company stated that some equipment at one of Kyiv’s data centers had been destroyed. As a result, specialists were forced to transfer backup copies to equipment located outside Ukraine in emergency mode. “We are working in emergency mode to deploy backup copies on equipment located abroad,” Cityhost reported.
At that time, the company did not specify an exact timeline for completing this work. KyivLink, a Kyiv-based broadband provider, also reported issues following damage to one of its technical facilities. Work was underway there to restore the network to normal operation. The company warned that some users might temporarily experience connection issues. “As a result, some users may experience temporary interruptions or instability in their Internet access,” KyivLink noted.
Separately, it was reported that a Ukrainian data center housing the infrastructure of hosting provider MiroHost had sustained serious damage. According to dev.ua, the data center was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack. Oleksandr Olshansky, founder of MiroHost and chairman of Internet Invest, told the publication about this. Due to the destruction of the facility, the company is currently unable to provide a timeline for its restoration.
At the same time, the problem specifically concerns MiroHost’s Ukrainian infrastructure. According to Olshansky, about 95% of the company’s clients are located outside Ukraine, so their servers continue to operate as usual. Additionally, following the attack, issues were reported with the internet service provider Etherlink.
What Is Known About the Attack on Data Centers
Damage to internet companies’ infrastructure began to be reported following the Russian attack on Kyiv on September 23. At that time, the data centers of internet service providers “Pavutina” and UTELS were affected. A data center at the “Parkovy” Exhibition and Convention Center in Kyiv was also damaged. Following the attack, companies began reporting service disruptions, damaged equipment, and emergency restoration efforts.
Some providers are already working to restore their networks. However, in some cases, the timeline for full restoration remains unknown. This depends on the extent of the damage and the ability to replace or relocate equipment. For users, this may mean a temporary lack of internet access, an unstable connection, or disruptions to certain online services.
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