On March 2, 2026, Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed that its data centers in the UAE were impacted by drone strikes, leading to power outages and service disruptions. The attacks occurred as part of Iran's retaliation against U.S. and Israeli military actions, which included strikes that killed Iranian leaders. AWS stated that one of its Availability Zones was affected, creating sparks and a fire, prompting emergency services to cut power to the facility. Restoration of services is expected to take several hours, with other zones in the UAE reportedly operating normally.
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Drone Strikes Disrupt Amazon Web Services Data Center in UAE
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Amazon's AWS reported significant outages at its data centers in the UAE and Bahrain due to drone strikes amid escalating Middle East tensions. The incidents have raised concerns about the vulnerability of tech infrastructure in conflict zones.
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