Amazon AWS data centers in UAE and Bahrain face months‑long repairs after Iranian drone strikes
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 13:09 UTC
- Sources: Ars Technica
Iranian drones hit three Amazon Web Services facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, causing significant damage. AWS says full restoration could take up to six months, leaving cloud customers in the region without normal service. The company announced the timeline two months after the attacks.
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