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Drones Target AWS Facilities, Exposing Cloud Security Flaws

3/11/2026

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On March 1, 2026, Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in Dubai and Bahrain were struck by drones, disrupting 110 services.
Initially described as power issues, the events were later confirmed as direct hits on two UAE zones.
The attacks revealed vulnerabilities in AWS's infrastructure, designed to withstand single strikes but failing under coordination.
Recovery progressed slowly as AWS urged customers to evacuate Middle East data, underscoring cloud-security risks.

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Story summary

On March 1, 2026, Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in Dubai and Bahrain were struck by drones, disrupting 110 services.
Initially described as power issues, the events were later confirmed as direct hits on two UAE zones.
The attacks revealed vulnerabilities in AWS's infrastructure, designed to withstand single strikes but failing under coordination.
Recovery progressed slowly as AWS urged customers to evacuate Middle East data, underscoring cloud-security risks.