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Drones Attack VK Data Centers in Leningrad Oblast, Russia

On October 18, 2026, drones targeted VKontakte's data centers in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. The attack, reported by multiple Russian media outlets, caused no casualties but raised concerns about cybersecurity infrastructure. VKontakte's press service confirmed the strike, though no group or motive was attributed.

Drones struck a VK data center in Leningrad Oblast, according to Kommersant, RBC Russia, and RIA Novosti. The attack occurred at 03:01:33 UTC, as reported by Kommersant, with RBC Russia noting a slightly earlier time of 02:48:59 UTC. RIA Novosti initially reported the attack as targeting both a VK data center and an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, but later corrected the report to focus solely on the VK data centers.

Where Sources Diverge

One source mentioned an oil terminal in St. Petersburg as a target, while others only mentioned the VK data center.

ria-novosti

Drones attacked data center of VK and oil terminal in St. Petersburg

ria-novosti

Drones attacked VK data centers in Leningrad Oblast

One source provided a more detailed description of the attack, while others only mentioned the use of drones.

kommersant

Drones Attacked VK Data Center in Leningrad Oblast

rbc-russia

VKontakte reported an attack by drones on a data center in Leningrad Oblast

One source provided a more specific date and time for the attack, while others only mentioned the day.

kommersant

Published: 2026-10-18T03:01:33.000Z

rbc-russia

Published: 2026-10-18T02:48:59.000Z

One source provided a more detailed description of the attack, while others only mentioned the use of drones.

ria-novosti

Drones attacked data center of VK and oil terminal in St. Petersburg

ria-novosti

Drones attacked VK data centers in Leningrad Oblast

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Sources

StateRIA NovostiOct 18, 07:08 AM
Drones attacked data center of VK and oil terminal in St. Petersburg
IndependentKommersantOct 18, 07:01 AM
Drones Attacked VK Data Center in Leningrad Oblast - Kommersant

Drones Attacked VK Data Center in Leningrad Oblast Kommersant

IndependentRBC RussiaOct 18, 06:48 AM
VKontakte reported an attack by drones on a data center in Leningrad Oblast

The data center of the Russian social network VKontakte was attacked by drones, reported VK's press service.

StateRIA NovostiOct 18, 06:48 AM
Drones attacked VK data centers in Leningrad Oblast