Last week, Russia reportedly expanded its military operations into a new area of conflict, targeting Ukraine’s rear lines, according to the Ukrainian information portal Slovo i Dilo. Starting on September 23, attacks on data centers and telecommunications infrastructure have increased, aiming to disrupt Ukraine’s digital communications. According to Obozrevatel, a Ukrainian news outlet, Russian forces have attacked a dozen internet service providers across Ukraine, with a particular focus on the capital, Kiev. In this area, the central hubs of internet infrastructure have been systematically targeted by missile and drone strikes. The goal of these attacks, as described by Obozrevatel, is to deprive Ukrainians of access to internet communications. Following the strikes on September 23, internet access was cut off for approximately 100,000 households in Kiev and its surrounding region. The data processing center of the company MiroHost was completely destroyed, and several other providers’ facilities were seriously damaged, according to Slovo i Dilo. This "expansion of the Russian strike campaign," as the outlet notes, aims to weaken the digital infrastructure that supports both the economy and daily life in Ukraine. These data centers are not located in isolated, secure facilities in remote areas, but rather in urban buildings near populated locations, according to Slovo i Dilo. This makes them more vulnerable to attack and more impactful when damaged. The targeting of such infrastructure is part of a broader strategy to disrupt not only military communications but also the everyday functions of society, including banking, healthcare, and public services. The attacks have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine’s digital infrastructure and the potential long-term consequences of such targeted strikes. The increased focus on cyber and communication infrastructure highlights a shift in modern warfare, where digital capabilities are as critical as traditional military assets. As the conflict continues, the ability of Ukraine to maintain its digital networks will be a key factor in both its defense and the daily lives of its citizens.