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Datagroup
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Datagroup

One of Ukraine's largest telecoms operators.

As of October 2026, Datagroup provided internet, data transmission, telephony, satellite and cloud services to Ukrainian businesses, public bodies and households.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

How much resilience remains after Datagroup lost its Kyiv data centre?

Timeline for Datagroup

#17 19 Oct

Moved services to backup sites after its Kyiv data centre was destroyed

Data Centres: Boom and Backlash: Russia ruins Datagroup's Kyiv data hall
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Background

Datagroup is a Ukrainian communications provider. It supplies internet access, data transmission, telephony, satellite communications and cloud services.

Its customers include businesses, public bodies and households in more than 90 Ukrainian cities and towns. The company also serves defence organisations.

Common Questions
What services does Datagroup provide?
Datagroup is a Ukrainian communications provider offering internet, data transmission, telephony, satellite communications and cloud services.Source: Datagroup
What happened to Datagroup's Kyiv data centre?
A Russian ballistic-missile strike overnight into 19 October 2026 destroyed the facility's equipment and infrastructure beyond repair.Source: Interfax-Ukraine
How is Datagroup still serving customers after the strike?
Yes. Datagroup said it continued serving customers from backup sites after the Kyiv facility was destroyed.Source: Interfax-Ukraine
Who was hurt in the Datagroup data-centre strike?
Datagroup said none of its employees was injured in the October strike.Source: Interfax-Ukraine
Source Material

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.