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Zelensky confirms Ukrainian strikes on Russian data centers, vows reciprocal response

Ukrainian President Zelensky publicly acknowledged Ukrainian capability and intent to strike Russian data centers, framing them as retaliation for Russian attacks on Ukrainian data infrastructure. This marks an explicit confirmation of an ongoing cyber-physical campaign, escalating the conflict's digital dimension. The statement signals a policy of proportional response, but the operational scope and impact remain undisclosed.

Kyiv Independent1 day agoUA, RUengCredibility 70%View source

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Mosaic Score7.5

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.7

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#cyber warfare #data centers #retaliation #ukraine #russia #infrastructure

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↑ escalating·↑19 signals·UA, RU, ME +1Score 6.9

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