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Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre for third time this week, defying Trump warning

Ukraine has struck a Russian Yandex data centre for the third time this week, forcing the company to suspend operations. The attack continues a pattern of Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure, but notably occurs despite a reported warning from President Trump, signaling Kyiv's willingness to escalate despite US pressure. The operational impact on Yandex and broader Russian tech infrastructure is uncertain, but the defiance may strain US-Ukraine relations.

BBC Worldabout 8 hours agoUA, RU, USengCredibility 42%View source

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Mosaic Score9.3

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.4

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#ukraine #russia #yandex #data-centre #strike #trump

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activeConflictCyber7h ago

Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukrainian Cities Amid US Diesel Sanctions Easing

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.

↑ escalating·39 signals·UA, RU, US +1Score 6.6

activeConflictGeopolitics56m ago