Amazon Drone Strikes Expose Physical Risks In AWS Cloud Growth Story

March 4, 2026

Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) experienced disruptions to its AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain after military drone strikes. The attacks caused structural damage and prolonged service outages, affecting cloud customers that rely on these Middle East regions. The incident is described as the first major disruption of critical U.S. tech infrastructure caused by direct military action. For Amazon, AWS is a core business line that supports a wide range of enterprises, governments, and…