Russian companies seek foreign data center capacity after Ukrainian strikes

Russian companies are increasingly looking for data center capacity abroad, particularly in Kazakhstan, due to ongoing strikes on digital infrastructure amid the conflict with Ukraine. Some firms are migrating services, while others seek foreign centers for backup. Recent attacks have targeted both Ukrainian and Russian data centers, raising concerns about the impact on AI development and military technology in Russia. The domestic data center market is under pressure, with high occupancy rates and new regulations requiring capacity reservations for state use.