Russian data centers face new security requirements amid Ukraine's drone threats
A new Russian decree tightens critical-infrastructure security requirements, forcing data center operators to boost physical and digital defenses amid Ukrainian drone attacks.
A decree signed by President Putin in late August lets the Russian government temporarily take control of critical infrastructure, including data centers, if operators fail to protect facilities from drone attacks. Russia hosts 181 data centers, many concentrated around Moscow and St. Petersburg, areas increasingly exposed to Ukrainian long-range drone operations. Operators report higher capital expenditures for physical defenses and cybersecurity, costs likely passed to customers. Ukraine has also struck data centers in Kyiv, and Russia has expanded anti-drone measures such as netting and metal barriers.
- Putin decree allows temporary state takeover of under-protected critical infrastructure
- Data centers hosting government, bank and major service systems affected
- Russia has 181 data centers, mostly near Moscow and St. Petersburg
- July drone strike damaged a major Kyiv data center, disrupting ISPs
- Operators plan backup communications, DDoS protection and vulnerability management
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Russian data center operators are reportedly preparing to spend more on physical defenses as Moscow tightens security requirements for critical infrastructure amid continued Ukrainian drone attacks.
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