# Geran drones strike several data centers in Ukraine, Russian Defense Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/87475

- TASS, 2026-10-06 06:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2197931

> The Russian Defense Ministry said Geran drone crews from the Varyag Brigade struck several data centers in major Ukrainian cities. It said the facilities processed government and commercial data, including services used by Ukraine’s armed forces, and that the strikes sought to weaken communications, disrupt military logistics and troop control. The ministry said all targets were hit.

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