Drones

Technology

Last mentioned: Mar 4, 2026

Timeline

  1. Conflict Escalation

    President Trump signals US strikes on Iran could last 4-5 weeks or longer.

  2. AWS Confirmation

    Amazon Web Services confirms drone strikes caused the outages and physical damage.

  3. Initial Strikes

    Drones hit facilities in UAE and Bahrain; AWS reports 'objects' causing sparks and fire.

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AWS Data Centers Hit by Drone Strikes in UAE and Bahrain

Amazon Web Services confirmed that drone strikes damaged three of its data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, causing significant power and connectivity outages. The attacks, occurring amid escalating regional conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, highlight the critical physical vulnerabilities of global cloud infrastructure.

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