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AWS UAE Data Center Hit by Objects, Fire Erupts Amid Regional Tensions

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Firstpost•02-03-2026, 10:09

AWS UAE Data Center Hit by Objects, Fire Erupts Amid Regional Tensions

•Amazon's cloud unit, AWS, reported a fire at its UAE data center after objects struck the facility.
•The incident caused sparks and a fire, leading to a temporary power shutdown.
•The UAE is currently experiencing retaliatory missile and drone strikes from Iran following US and Israeli attacks.
•AWS did not confirm or deny if the data center incident was linked to the ongoing strikes.
•Connectivity restoration in the affected zone is expected to take several hours, while other zones operate normally.

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