Amazon Web Services (AWS) has verified that two of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates were struck by drones. The attacks on these data facilities coincide with escalating tensions in the Middle East, now entering their fourth day as the United States and Israel conducted joint strikes on several Iranian targets on February 28.

In response to the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has launched multiple strikes across the Middle East, triggering a series of military actions in the region.

AWS, a branch of Amazon specializing in cloud computing services for individuals, businesses, and governments, operates data centers critical for storing and processing information for various online services. Damage to these centers could lead to severe disruptions in operations.

Reports from the BBC indicate that AWS disclosed another drone strike on a facility in Bahrain on March 2. The company stated that the attacks have caused structural damage and power disruptions to its infrastructure.

Urging customers in the Middle East to safeguard their data, AWS recommended migrating systems to their platforms in the US, Asia, Europe, or other regions due to the volatile situation in the Middle East.