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UAV event in Saratov, Balakovo Sberbank Mega Data Center area, Russian Federation on Wed 14th October 2026

14th October 2026

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Sberbank’s mega data center in Balakovo is under attack. Eyewitnesses report dozens of explosions.

Construction of the complex has not yet been completed, but the facility is being developed in phases, and some sections may already have been brought online.

The project, valued at 122.2 billion rubles (over $1 billion), envisages one of Russia’s largest data centers, with approximately 3,000 server racks, up to 120,000 servers, and an electrical capacity of up to 82 MW.

The data center is intended to support Sberbank’s IT infrastructure and provide data storage and processing. Plans have also been reported to host services for the government’s GosTech digital platform at the facility.

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Saratov ( Balakovo Sberbank Mega Data Center area )

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