For the first time since February 24, 2022, when the Special Military Operation of the Russians began for the liberation of Eastern Ukraine or Donbass, an aerial raid lasting 15 hours took place with 255 missiles and drones (277 attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various types across Ukraine, of which 155 were jet-powered)… The destruction, as reported by Ukrainian sources, is unimaginable: all telecommunication companies in Ukraine—Kyivstar, Omega Telecom, Vodafone—were turned to dust, while other military infrastructure was also struck. Additionally, numerous data centers—such as those belonging to Datagroup and other companies—were targeted with incredible severity. Furthermore, the data processing center of New-Telco in Kyiv was hit, while the Inkom business center was engulfed in flames. Russians characterized the attacks on telecommunications and IT infrastructure as "Digital Detox," which was of unimaginable intensity and destructiveness.
Unprecedented attack, Russians hammered Kyiv for 15 hours – Vodafone, Kyivstar, Omega Telecom, Datagroup reduced to ashes
In an unprecedented attack against Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, the Russians struck Kyiv for 15 hours with 277 missiles and drones. It is the largest attack in duration, intensity, and destruction of the entire war. Air raid sirens echoed in Kyiv for 15 hours on September 27, setting a record for total duration since the start of the conflict. The previous record for the longest aerial raid had been set on August 27, 2026. At that time, air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv for 14 hours within a single day. According to the Telegram channel "War Correspondents of the Russian Spring," between September 27 and September 28, 2026 alone, the Russian Armed Forces launched 277 attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various types into Ukraine, of which 155 were jet-powered. The targets included mobile operators, data centers, weapons depots, and fuel stations.
The Russian Armed Forces attacked data centers
Furthermore, major data centers in the Ukrainian capital were hit. Russian military forces struck a data center belonging to Vodafone, one of the largest providers of mobile and internet services to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). Data centers belonging to Kyivstar and Omega Telecom were also attacked and suffered severe damage. As announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian armed forces struck the data processing center of UkrTelecom. This is one of the largest companies providing fixed and mobile communications, as well as high-speed internet access for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Additionally, a data processing center belonging to DreamLine was hit. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the company provides high-speed internet services to Ukrainian armed forces, including the storage of reconnaissance data.
Datagroup data center also turned to dust
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported an attack on the data center of Datagroup. Datagroup was processing and transmitting intelligence information for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. A few days ago, the Russian Armed Forces attacked one of the main internet traffic exchange facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kyiv. The strike targeted the data processing center of New-Telco in the capital city of Kyiv, leaving key communications infrastructure severely damaged.
Inkom business center turned to dust... – Another Russian drone filmed the destruction
Sergey Beskrestnov, technology advisor to Zelensky, explained how the Russians filmed the attack on the Inkom business center in Kyiv. According to him, no satellites, FPV drones on Shahed, or ground agents were used for this purpose. "The enemy attacked the Inkom group with a Geranium-5 and simultaneously, a jet Shahed flew into Kyiv, circling the impact site at an altitude of nearly 3 kilometers," Beskrestnov wrote. He claims that this drone acted as a MESH relay for the Geranium-5 radio signal while simultaneously filming the attack and transmitting live footage.
Watching a concert… while drones were flying overhead
In Kyiv, a drone was shot down directly over the site of an ongoing concert at VDNKh. Videos showing falling debris in front of spectators' eyes are circulating online, highlighting the constant threat of air raids.
"Digital Detox"
The military department jokingly characterized the attacks on telecommunications and IT infrastructure as a "Digital Detox" carried out under extreme pressure.
Internet in Ukraine has collapsed
Russian military forces struck data centers in Kyiv that provided internet access to Ukrainian fighters, the Ministry of Defense reported. "The data processing center of Omega Telecom, one of the largest companies providing high-speed Internet services to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including the storage of large database volumes, was destroyed." The data center of Kyivstar, another major mobile and high-speed internet provider, was also attacked. The Nova Poshta logistics center in Odesa, which stored supplies for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, was hit; A vessel delivering military equipment and dual-use cargo to the port of Odesa was also struck. Overnight, Russian forces also attacked the Vodafone data center, which operates for the Ukrainian military, and the Datagroup data center, which was responsible, among other things, for transmitting intelligence. A total of 11 telecommunications providers faced service disruptions and equipment damage. Additionally, the television channels Novosti.Live, Army TV, We Are Ukraine+, and Obshchestvennoye reported broadcast interruptions. In response to enemy attacks, Russian troops strike decision-making centers, factories, and warehouses that Ukrainian forces operate jointly with NATO specialists. They utilize attack drones and long-range precision weapons capable of destroying any target across Ukrainian territory.
Fuel facilities reduced to ashes in Kyiv
During overnight strikes, the Russian military hit fuel facilities in Kyiv used for the benefit of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced. "As a result of the strikes, facilities of the fuel infrastructure used for the benefit of the Ukrainian armed forces were hit in the city of Kyiv," the statement noted.
Military airfield also targeted
Overnight, Russians struck infrastructure and facilities at the Vasylkiv military airfield in the Kyiv region, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced. On Monday night, the Russian Armed Forces continued launching drone strikes against logistics and communications centers, port infrastructure facilities, and maritime vessels utilized for the benefit of Ukrainian armed forces. "Infrastructure and facilities were hit at the Vasylkiv military airfield (Kyiv region)," the statement read.
Attack on the "Dunaisudoservice" plant in the port of Izmail
The Russian Armed Forces struck the infrastructure of the "Dunaisudoservice" plant in the port of Izmail, where maintenance and modernization of floating craft, as well as technical support and refitting of patrol boats were taking place, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced. "As a result of the strikes, the following were hit: ... in the port of Izmail - the infrastructure of the 'Dunaisudoservice' plant. This is a large shipbuilding and repair enterprise that conducts the restoration and modernization of floating vessels, technical maintenance, and refitting of patrol boats," the statement read. It was also noted that a permanent deployment point for a unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on the plant premises was struck during the drone strike.
Large explosion rocked Kharkiv
An explosion rocked Kharkiv in Northern Ukraine, reported the Obshchestvennoye television channel. According to the online map of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, air raid sirens sounded in parts of the region. In response to enemy attacks, the Russian military strikes decision-making centers, factories, and warehouses that the Ukrainian Armed Forces utilize jointly with NATO specialists. Fighters use attack drones and long-range precision weapons capable of destroying any target both in Kyiv and across the entirety of Ukrainian territory.
Putin's statement
On September 26, Russian President Putin indicated that the Kyiv regime is actively raising the issue of a ceasefire across various fronts. He also emphasized that the Ukrainian side was the one that initiated the escalation. "After that, we began to react on a case-by-case basis. And, obviously, the retaliatory strikes of the Russian armed forces were so destructive to the enemy that now they are actively raising the question of a ceasefire across various fronts again," Putin stressed. The Russian leader characterized Russia's armed response as so devastating that Kyiv began considering how to halt attacks by Russian drones.
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