# Russian telecom operator proposes ‘doomsday’ backup data center after attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/100089

- Meduza, 2026-10-14 16:15 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/14/russian-telecom-operator-rostelecom-proposes-doomsday-backup-data-center-to-restore-services-after-attacks

> Rostelecom deputy chairman Valery Yermakov said Russia needs a “doomsday” data center to store backups and quickly restore services if disruptions occur. The proposal came as Ukrainian drones struck Sber’s data center in Balakovo, Saratov region, for the first time. Sber said its services remained operational, though users reported disruptions to Sber and other services.

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