Amazon Web Services confirmed that three Middle East data centers sustained damage amid escalating regional tensions, according to AP News. Two facilities in the United Arab Emirates were struck, while a third in Bahrain was affected by nearby explosions.

AP News reported that the incidents caused structural damage, temporary power disruptions, and service interruptions for regional customers. Emergency systems were activated to contain the impact.

AWS advised customers to back up critical data and consider shifting workloads to alternative regions while recovery operations continue.

According to AP News, the situation highlights the real-world vulnerabilities of cloud infrastructure during geopolitical conflict.