VK's early preparation helped repel Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg data centers

Timely preparation for threats allowed the company VKontakte to successfully repel a nighttime drone attack by Ukrainian drones on its data centers in St. Petersburg. The IT giant’s management had previously deployed a layered defense system around its critical facilities. During the raid, most drones were destroyed before reaching the target using active countermeasures. Drones that managed to breach the first line were stopped by special protective metal structures on the roofs and around the buildings. VK's experience demonstrates not a unique technological miracle, but an example of a basic and pragmatic approach to security. The company took necessary measures in time, unlike some other organizations that began upgrading protection of their facilities only after direct hits.