Russian data centers hit by Ukrainian drones; Yandex, Sber facilities exposed

Ukraine has escalated kinetic and cyber-physical attacks on Russian digital infrastructure, specifically targeting Yandex and Sberbank data centers, which has reportedly disrupted AI supercomputing capabilities and civilian services, including court operations. Concurrently, Russia has intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian civilian and energy infrastructure, signaling a deliberate strategy to degrade urban habitability and societal function. The full extent of damage and long-term operational impacts on both sides remain uncertain.

Ukraine conducted a significant, large-scale drone attack on St. Petersburg, targeting oil terminals, a data center, and other critical infrastructure, causing fires and at least one fatality. This marks a substantial escalation in the depth and scale of Ukrainian long-range strikes into Russian territory. Concurrently, Russia launched multiple mass drone and missile barrages against Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure and civilian targets, with Ukraine claiming high interception rates.