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Drone Strikes Damage AWS Data Centers in Middle East

3/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported three data centers damaged by drone strikes in the Middle East.
Two facilities were in the United Arab Emirates and one in Bahrain.
The incidents caused structural damage and power disruptions.
Fire suppression efforts caused additional water damage.
Customers should back up data and consider migrating workloads to other AWS regions.

History

Historical Context

The Gulf War began on August 2, 1990, when Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait, claiming economic grievances and territorial rights. A 42-nation coalition, spearheaded by the United States, launched Operation Desert Shield to protect Saudi Arabia and later initiated Operation Desert Storm on January 17, 1991, liberating Kuwait by February 28. Recent drone strikes in the UAE and Bahrain highlight ongoing regional instability and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

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Story summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported three data centers damaged by drone strikes in the Middle East.
Two facilities were in the United Arab Emirates and one in Bahrain.
The incidents caused structural damage and power disruptions.
Fire suppression efforts caused additional water damage.
Customers should back up data and consider migrating workloads to other AWS regions.

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