Ukraine Hits Yandex Data Center and Bashkortostan Refinery in Overnight Strikes
Ukraine conducted overnight drone strikes on a Yandex data center in Ryazan and a major oil refinery in Bashkortostan, causing a fire and disrupting some Yandex services. The strikes extend Ukraine's long-range campaign against Russian infrastructure, targeting both IT and energy assets. Impact on refinery output and data services remains unconfirmed.
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Ukraine Expands Drone Strikes on Russian Energy and IT Infrastructure
Ukraine has expanded its long-range drone campaign, conducting strikes on multiple Russian energy and IT infrastructure targets, including a Yandex data center in Ryazan, an oil refinery in Bashkortostan, and a fuel depot near Moscow. While damage to the Yandex data center and an enterprise in Ryazan is confirmed, the full impact on refinery output, data services, and fuel supply remains uncertain. These strikes represent a notable escalation in targeting critical infrastructure deep within Russia.