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Ars Live: What drone attacks on data centers mean for modern life in the cloud
Publication: Ars Technica
Author: Jeremy Hsu
Source published: 12/11/2026, 19:59:59 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 20:56:18 UTC
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Briefings
Drone and missile strikes in Eastern Europe and the Middle East caused unprecedented damage to data centers this year, disrupting cloud services for millions and permanently deleting Amazon Web Services customer data. This incident represents a new concern for Big Tech and governments, prompting a live conversation on November 17 at 1 pm ET with Joseph Jarnecki, a senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), to discuss the implications for modern society's reliance on cloud resilience.
Key points
- Drone and missile strikes in Eastern Europe and the Middle East caused unprecedented damage to data centers this year, disrupting cloud services for millions and permanently deleting 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 at 1 pm ET to discuss the implications of drone attacks on cloud resilience.
Context
Drone and missile strikes in Eastern Europe and the Middle East caused unprecedented damage to data centers this year, disrupting cloud services for millions and permanently deleting Amazon Web Services customer data. This trend represents a new concern for Big Tech companies, governments, and everyone else who depends on common digital services in modern life.
Limitations
Evidence covers drone and missile strikes in Eastern Europe and the Middle East affecting data centers this year. Coverage is limited to this specific region and timeframe; no additional background on global cloud resilience trends or future projections is supplied.
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