Ukrainian drone strikes knock out third Russian data center in days
Ukrainian drone attacks have forced Yandex to shut down its data center in the Vladimir region, marking the third major Russian data center taken offline in recent days. The strikes disrupt Yandex's AI and cloud services, highlighting the vulnerability of Russian digital infrastructure to Ukrainian long-range drone operations. The full operational impact and extent of damage remain unclear as Yandex gradually restores services.
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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.