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Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a temporary power outage at its data center in the UAE on March 1 after objects struck the facility, resulting in sparks and a fire. The incident affected one of its Availability Zones, mec1-az2, around 4:30 AM Pacific Time.

Firefighters cut the power supply to manage the situation, with AWS stating that connectivity in the affected area may take several hours to restore. While AWS did not specify the objects that hit the facility, the incident coincides with increased missile and drone attacks from Iran in the region, though no direct connection has been confirmed by AWS.