Kremlin Confirms Government Talks on Yandex After Ukrainian Strikes on Data Centers
Ukraine attacked three Yandex data centers, prompting Kremlin confirmation of government discussions on the company's issues. The strikes mark a direct military action against Russian civilian tech infrastructure, signaling an escalation in targeting of economic assets. Impact on Yandex operations and broader Russian tech sector remains uncertain.
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Ukraine Targets Russian Data Centers; Yandex, Sberbank Services Disrupted
Ukrainian drone strikes have directly targeted and damaged multiple Russian data centers belonging to Yandex and Sberbank, causing service disruptions and exposing vulnerabilities in critical digital infrastructure. The Kremlin has acknowledged the attacks, and Yandex has waived cloud fees for affected clients. The full extent of damage, duration of outages, and systemic financial impact remain uncertain.