Timeline for Mykhailo Shelemba
#17 19 Oct
Russia ruins Datagroup's Kyiv data hall
Data Centres: Boom and BacklashBackground
Mykhailo Shelemba is chief executive of DVL, the Ukrainian telecommunications group formed around Datagroup, Volia and lifecell. He speaks for the group when attacks damage its network infrastructure and disrupt its facilities.
On 19 October 2026, Shelemba said a second Russian strike had destroyed DVL's Kyiv data centre beyond repair. The same building had been damaged in September. He reported that no staff were hurt and that customers remained connected because the company had spare capacity at other sites. The operator maintained its services after losing the building.
Common Questions
Who is Mykhailo Shelemba?
He is the chief executive of DVL, the Datagroup-Volia-lifecell group.Source: Datagroup
What did Mykhailo Shelemba say about the Kyiv data centre attack?
He said a second Russian attack destroyed Datagroup's data centre beyond repair on 19 October 2026, with no employees injured.Source: Interfax-Ukraine
How did Datagroup keep services running after the attack?
Shelemba said services continued from backup sites after the data centre was destroyed.Source: Interfax-Ukraine
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