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Ukraine · Country watch

Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Internet, Dnipro Steel

Russian attacks disrupt Kyiv's internet and Dnipro's steel production, impacting logistics and manufacturing sectors.

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Business conditions in Ukraine are deteriorating due to Russian strikes disrupting internet services in Kyiv and damaging industrial sites in Dnipro. These attacks impact logistics and manufacturing sectors, adding to the ongoing challenges in the region.

In this briefing Interpipe · Dnipro · Snizhna Panda · Ukrzaliznytsia · Kyiv · UTELS · Robert Brovdi · Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces · Russia · Operation Crimean Switch Off

Disruption

  • Manufacturing
  • Defence

Russian Strikes Hit Interpipe Steel Facility in Dnipro

Dnipropetrovsk City Council
Dnipropetrovsk City Council — Artemka, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Russian missile strikes targeted key Ukrainian industrial sites on Tuesday, according to KyivPost. The attacks hit Interpipe’s steel facility in Dnipro, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuries to seven others. Additionally, a separate strike completely destroyed a Snizhna Panda warehouse in the Odesa region. These attacks are part of ongoing hostilities that continue to affect Ukraine's industrial capabilities.

Impact Steel producers and logistics operators face disruptions due to damage at Interpipe and Snizhna Panda facilities.

Sources: KyivPost ↗

  • Telecom
  • Logistics

Russian Attack Cuts Kyiv Internet, Delays Trains

Part of: Ongoing Russian attacks disrupt Kyiv's infrastructure and services →

Будинок житловий, Київ, Банкова вул., 10
Будинок житловий, Київ, Банкова вул., 10 — Larmarphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A Russian drone attack disrupted internet service for some Kyiv residents after damaging data centers used by two providers, KyivPost reports. Railway infrastructure was also affected, causing delays of more than nine hours on some routes. Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized that passenger train traffic was not completely suspended, but the disruptions highlight vulnerabilities in Ukraine's infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.

Impact Telecom providers and railway operators in Kyiv face operational challenges due to damaged infrastructure.

Sources: KyivPost ↗

Internal tension

  • Energy

Ukraine's Drone Forces Hit 38 Russian Energy Hubs

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck 38 energy hubs in Russia and Russian-occupied territories as part of Operation Crimean Switch Off, commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said on Sept. 23, according to Newvoice. The operation aims to disrupt energy supplies in these regions, further escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia amid ongoing military conflict.

Impact Energy sectors in Russia and occupied areas face disruptions due to targeted strikes by Ukrainian forces.

Sources: Newvoice ↗

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