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UAV event in Saratov, Balakovo area, Russian Federation on Tue 13th October 2026

13th October 2026

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Overnight, Ukrainian long-range drones attacked a partially-constructed mega data centre belonging to the Sberbank banking and financial company, in the city of Balakovo, Saraotv Oblast, resulting in a large fire breaking out.

This data centre was not yet fully complete, but its possible that some sections were already operational. At least one civilian was killed in the attack.

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Saratov ( Balakovo area )

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