Amazon has reported a disruption in its cloud operations in Bahrain after drone activity impacted its Amazon Web Services (AWS) systems amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.
According to the company, the Bahrain AWS region experienced service interruptions following the incident. While it remains unclear whether the facility itself was directly hit, the disruption has affected services relying on the region. This is the second such outage reported in recent weeks.
Amazon said it is actively working to restore services and has recommended that customers switch to other AWS regions to maintain continuity. AWS supports a wide range of businesses and institutions globally, making any disruption significant for operations and data access.
The incident comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, where drone and missile activity has increasingly targeted infrastructure. While earlier attacks were largely focused on energy assets, recent developments suggest that digital and cloud infrastructure are also at risk.
Previous disruptions in the region had already raised concerns about the vulnerability of major data centres operating in conflict zones. The latest incident further highlights the growing exposure of technology networks to security threats.
Amazon stated that it is coordinating with local authorities and prioritising the safety of its staff while assessing the situation. However, the company has not disclosed the extent of the damage or provided a timeline for full restoration of services.
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