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Russian official proposes data centers in disused coal mines to protect from drone strikes

Proposal emerges to site digital infrastructure underground to counter aerial threats

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··Russia
Russian official proposes data centers in disused coal mines to protect from drone strikes

A Russian official has put forward a proposal to install data centres within decommissioned coal mines to shield IT infrastructure from ongoing drone attacks. The concept emerges as repeated strikes create mounting security concerns for domestic facilities.

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This summary was written by the GPU Data Hub desk from reporting published by Data Center Dynamics on 19 Oct 2026, 16:19. Read the full article at the original publisher.

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