AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted by Drone Activity, Customer Migrations Underway
Amazon Web Services' Bahrain region has been disrupted after drone activity linked to the Middle East conflict, forcing Amazon to migrate customers to alternative regions during recovery. Amazon said migration support is underway while it restores full service.
1. Service Disruption Details
Amazon reported that its AWS data center region in Bahrain experienced a disruption due to nearby drone activity related to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The incident interrupted computing, storage, and network services for customers using that regional infrastructure.
2. Customer Migration Efforts
To maintain uptime, Amazon is assisting affected clients by shifting workloads to other AWS regions. Migration support teams have been mobilized to ensure seamless data replication and minimize operational impact.
3. Recovery and Restoration Plans
Amazon is assessing the damage and security situation before resuming operations in Bahrain. The company aims to fully restore services once safety and technical integrity are confirmed, but it has not provided a precise timeline.