Several data processing and logistics facilities in Ukraine were targeted by drones, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. The ministry said the strikes were carried out by the Russian Armed Forces around midday.
The ministry claimed that the facilities were used to support the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It said the targets included the New-Telco and United DC data processing centers in Kyiv, as well as two logistics centers in the Odesa region.
Statement on the data centers in Kyiv
Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that New-Telco was one of the key centers involved in internet traffic exchange for Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
The ministry also claimed that the United DC center was used for data processing and transmission, as well as to facilitate international communications for Ukraine’s special services.
Logistics centers in Odesa
According to the ministry, the targets included a logistics center in the city of Odesa and another logistics center in the settlement of Illichivka in the Odesa region.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that the facilities were used to store and distribute military supplies sent to Ukraine from European countries.