Yandex data center in Sasovo hit by drone attack, fire reported
A drone attack caused a fire at a Yandex data center in Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast. This is a continuation of Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on Russian infrastructure, but targeting a major tech company's data center is notable. The extent of damage and impact on Yandex services is unclear.
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Ukraine Drone Strikes on Russian Energy and IT Infrastructure Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine conducted multiple deep-strike drone attacks on Russian energy and IT infrastructure, including a Yandex data center in Ryazan and oil refineries in Bashkortostan and Moscow Oblast. Damage to the Yandex data center and a Moscow-area fuel depot is partially confirmed, with two fatalities and nine injuries reported in the latter. The extent of damage and operational impact on the Bashkortostan refinery and Yandex services remains unconfirmed.