Amazon Web Services (AWS) is experiencing renewed service disruptions in Bahrain caused by drone activity linked to ongoing Middle East conflicts. This follows earlier disruptions in Bahrain and the UAE, where drone strikes physically damaged AWS facilities, affecting digital services. AWS is working with local authorities and advising customers to move their applications to other AWS regions to maintain service continuity. The disruptions highlight the broader impact of regional tensions on cloud infrastructure and digital services.
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