# Expert: Russian strikes on Kyiv data centers to disrupt Ukrainian troop control

https://mins.news/en/item/73658

- TASS, 2026-09-25 08:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2192617

> Russian strikes on data centers in Kyiv will disrupt Ukrainian troop control along the line of engagement, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS. He said the Ukrainian armed forces rely heavily on the internet, while the affected facilities had provided secure communications. Switching to backup channels could expose more information to Russian electronic intelligence.

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