Amazon's multiple data centers in the Middle East were attacked, causing business disruptions.

PANews reported on March 3 that, according to CCTV News, Amazon Web Services stated on March 2 that three of its data centers in the Middle East were attacked by drones, causing severe business disruptions.

In a statement released on its website, the company said that two attacks directly hit its data centers in the UAE, while another facility in Bahrain was affected by a nearby drone explosion. The company did not name the attackers. The company stated, "These attacks caused structural damage, affected power supplies to our infrastructure, and in some cases triggered fire suppression systems, resulting in additional water damage. We are working closely with local authorities and prioritizing employee safety during the recovery process." The company said the damage has affected multiple Amazon services, and given the extent of the physical damage, recovery efforts may "take a considerable amount of time."