Banking, payments services disrupted after Amazon UAE data centers hit in drone strikes

Two Amazon data centers in the UAE were hit by drone strikes, causing widespread outages. Key services like Careem and banking apps faced disruptions. The attacks occurred amid escalating tensions in the region following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The drone strikes have significant implications, disrupting essential services and impacting global markets. With the Strait of Hormuz closed, oil prices are surging, and U.S. stocks opened sharply lower. The fallout is felt beyond the UAE, affecting international trade.

Recovery efforts are underway, but AWS warns of ongoing disruptions. Companies are urged to migrate workloads to alternate regions. As tensions rise, the situation remains volatile, with potential for further impacts on global supply chains.