Ukraine Hits Yandex Data Center and Bashkortostan Refinery in Overnight Strikes
Ukraine conducted overnight drone strikes on a Yandex data center in Ryazan and a major oil refinery in Bashkortostan, causing a fire and disrupting some Yandex services. The strikes extend Ukraine's long-range campaign against Russian infrastructure, targeting both IT and energy assets. Impact on refinery output and data services remains unconfirmed.
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Ukraine Drone Strikes on Russian Energy and AI Infrastructure Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian forces conducted deep drone strikes against Russian energy and critical digital infrastructure. Confirmed targets include a Yandex data center in Ryazan Oblast and a Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery in Bashkortostan, over 1,000 km from Ukraine. These strikes represent an expansion of Ukrainian long-range capabilities and a new targeting class against Russian AI infrastructure.