Kremlin confirms government discussion of Yandex data center attacks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the Russian government is discussing the situation with Yandex following attacks on its data centers, but stated it is too early to assess potential financial losses for citizens. The attacks appear to be ongoing, with Yandex taking urgent mitigation measures. This marks a notable escalation in cyber threats against a major Russian tech infrastructure, with potential systemic implications.
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Ukraine Targets Russian Data Centers: Yandex Services Disrupted, Economic Impact
Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted and damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, causing significant disruption to cloud services, banking, and smart home systems. Two data centers are confirmed shut down, with a third partially disabled, leading to widespread outages and potential long-term service impacts. The Kremlin has acknowledged the attacks, indicating a notable escalation in cyber-physical warfare targeting Russian civilian digital infrastructure.