# Ukrainian drone strikes push Russia to plan underground data centers

> Original title: Ukraine’s drone strikes spur hasty Russian plans for underground data centers

- Source: Ars Technica · AI
- Published: 2026-11-03T20:39:55.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/t3q5julnttz1j7vl9nzqeg2e0
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/11/russia-looks-to-hide-data-centers-underground-as-ukrainian-drones-strike-back/

## Summary

Russian tech companies are moving to harden and hide data centers after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged facilities that house AI supercomputers. The Kremlin now requires owners to reserve computing capacity for emergency state needs and has authorized possible use of foreign data centers. Rostelecom has raised moving some sites underground in talks with Norilsk, according to Vedomosti.