Drone strikes VK data center as users report service disruptions

A VK data center near St. Petersburg in Russia was hit by a drone, according to Data Center Dynamics. The Record reports that disruptions began Sunday, with users describing trouble loading their news feeds, playing music and accessing other features across the Russian social media company's platforms.

Covered by 2 publishers within 6 hours of the first report.

• The Record: Russian social media giant VK faces disruptions after data center drone strike

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DCD Data Center Dynamics VK data center near St. Petersburg, Russia, struck by drone 5:54 AM

REC The Record Russian social media giant VK faces disruptions after data center drone strike 11:55 AM

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