Second Yandex data center hit by Ukrainian drones in two days

Russian forces have significantly intensified aerial and drone strikes across Ukraine, particularly targeting Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv, resulting in high civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. These attacks coincide with the US easing diesel sanctions on Russia, which Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has criticized as potentially funding Moscow's war efforts. Concurrently, Ukraine has escalated its deep-strike campaign against Russian infrastructure, specifically targeting Yandex data centers, despite reported warnings from the US.

Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of drone strikes against multiple Yandex data centers across Russia, including facilities near Moscow, Vladimir, Ryazan, and Kaluga. These attacks, occurring over several days, have reportedly disabled at least one data center and disrupted Yandex services, marking an escalation in Ukraine's deep-strike campaign against Russian critical digital infrastructure. The full extent of damage and operational impact on Yandex and broader Russian internet services remains unconfirmed.