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Pro-Russian propaganda activity drops sharply in Romanian after Yandex attacks

Pro-Russian propaganda networks in Romanian have seen significant activity declines following attacks on Yandex, with similar drops reported for pro-Trump and AfD accounts. The cause is uncertain, possibly linked to infrastructure disruption or platform changes. This suggests a potential degradation of coordinated influence operations, affecting information warfare dynamics in the region.

Ziarul de Gardăabout 12 hours agoRO, US, DECredibility 40%View source

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Mosaic Score6.0

Model confidence0.5

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.4

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#propaganda #disinformation #yandex #influence-operations #social-media

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activeCyberConflict29m ago

Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Yandex Data Centers Disrupt Russian Digital Services

Ukrainian drone attacks between October 8-11 targeted three of Yandex's six data centers in Sasovo, Kaluga, and Vladimir, causing significant disruption to Russian digital services, including smart home, banking, and email. Two data centers were shut down, and a third sustained module damage, leading Yandex to waive cloud fees and anticipate months for full restoration. The Kremlin has acknowledged the attacks, which expose Russia's vulnerability in centralized digital infrastructure and mark an escalation in cyber-physical warfare.

↑ escalating·26 signals·RU, UA, DE +2Score 6.5

activeGeopoliticsConflict9m ago