Amazon says drone strikes damaged 3 facilities in UAE and Bahrain
Drone strikes disrupt Amazon's operations in the Middle East
Amazon Web Services reported drone strikes damaged three facilities in the UAE and Bahrain. Two data centers in the UAE were directly struck, causing sparks and fire, while a nearby strike in Bahrain took another facility offline.
This incident highlights the escalating instability in the Middle East, impacting AWS operations. The company warns that ongoing conflicts may lead to unpredictable service disruptions and advises customers to back up data or migrate workloads.
AWS is working to restore services, but recovery may be prolonged due to structural damage. Customers are urged to prepare for potential delays as the region remains volatile amid rising tensions.
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