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Ars Live: Can the cloud survive drone strikes on data centers?
Publication: Ars Technica
Author: Jeremy Hsu
Source published: 12/11/2026, 19:59:59 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 20:14:26 UTC
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Briefings
This briefing examines the impact of drone and missile strikes on data centers in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, which have disrupted cloud services and deleted customer data. The event highlights growing risks for Big Tech and national security, featuring a live discussion with Joseph Jarnecki from RUSI on November 17, 2026. Key facts include the scale of disruption affecting millions and the permanent deletion of sensitive data, though specific casualty numbers and affected regions remain unconfirmed.
Key points
- Drone and missile strikes have inflicted unprecedented damage on data centers in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, disrupting cloud services for millions of people and permanently deleting some Amazon Web Services customer data.
- Joseph Jarnecki, a senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), will host a live conversation on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 1 pm ET to discuss these new risks for Big Tech and national security.
Context
This briefing addresses the growing concern for modern society's reliance on cloud resilience following recent drone and missile strikes in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The event features expert analysis from RUSI on November 17, 2026, focusing on how these kinetic attacks impact cloud services and data sovereignty.
Limitations
Evidence covers drone and missile strikes in Eastern Europe and the Middle East affecting cloud services and data deletion. Specific casualty numbers, affected regions, and exact impact on millions are not provided. The live discussion date and time are fixed to November 17, 2026, at 1 pm ET, with no further details on the conversation's content or outcomes.
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