Russian Strikes Disable Kyiv’s Cosmonova Data Center Again, Disrupting Several TV Channels

Repeated Attacks Target Cosmonova Data Center and Civilian Infrastructure

According to 5 канал: Russian forces have once again struck the Cosmonova data center in Kyiv, rendering it inoperative and causing interruptions to multiple television broadcasters. These attacks form part of a broader offensive aimed at crippling civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, resulting in casualties and fatalities.

On Saturday morning and throughout the day, at least two missile strikes hit the Cosmonova facility, taking down its core systems and data center. This outage affected the transmission of several TV channels, including:

• Novyny.LIVE
• Public Broadcaster
• PRYAMYI
• Army TV

The COSMONOVA company issued a statement:

Unfortunately, our main core and data center were hit again and rendered nonfunctional. Our team is actively restoring all services using backup sites located safely in geographically distant areas.

In addition to the data center assault, Russian troops launched strikes on civilian targets in Kyiv overnight leading into Saturday. These attacks hit a kindergarten, a residential high-rise, and a supermarket. Nearly fifteen people were injured, and some lost their lives. Other affected locations include:

• a lyceum in the Kyiv region
• a university in Kharkiv
• energy infrastructure in Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Vinnytsia regions

Anastasia, a Kyiv resident, described the experience:

It happened early in the morning. My bed is next to the window. My dog and I woke up from the explosion and the sound of the window shattering. It’s a miracle we weren’t hurt.

Frontline Developments and Global Assistance

Ukrainian forces continue to repel Russian advances in the Donetsk region. Notably, they thwarted enemy attempts to breach defenses near Liman, close to Kopanka and Novoselivka. The 1st Azov Corps and affiliated units maintain control over Dobropillia, contradicting Russian claims of encirclement.

Dobropillia remains under our control despite enemy assertions. Their assaults have resulted in losses before reaching our positions,

stated Mykyta Nadtochiy, acting commander of the 1st Azov Corps.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops have struck targets inside Russia and occupied territories, including:

• the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant
• the Ilsky oil refinery in the Kuban region, which processes approximately 6.6 million tons of crude oil annually

The refinery attack triggered a fire and damaged equipment across five production buildings. Additionally, ammunition depots in Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk region, and an enemy radar station in Donetsk were destroyed.

The escalation of Russian assaults on both civilian and military sites highlights the ongoing intensification of the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the importance of sustained international support:

It is crucial that our partners remember that Russian escalation is happening daily.

The situation in Ukraine remains critical as Russian aggression continues to harm civilians and vital infrastructure. These strikes underscore the severe humanitarian impact, including disruptions to electricity and information access, as well as heightened safety risks. They also emphasize the urgent need for robust global backing to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities and protect its population.

The ongoing conflict has seen a surge in hostilities, as evidenced by a recent wave of attacks across multiple regions in Ukraine. These incidents not only disrupt civilian life but also highlight the broader implications of the military actions. To understand the extent of these assaults and their impact on civilians, you can read more about the widespread strikes that injured several individuals in various areas of Ukraine here.