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Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian data centers; critical infrastructure exposed
Meduza English·UA · RU·2 days ago
Ukrainian drones struck data centers operated by Yandex and Sberbank, marking a direct attack on Russia's digital infrastructure. Russian officials are coordinating with the Defense Ministry to harden other facilities. This is a first confirmed strike on major tech hubs, signaling a new front in the conflict targeting economic and tech assets.
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Ukrainian forces have escalated drone strikes against Russian digital infrastructure, confirmed to have hit Yandex and Sberbank data centers. These attacks have caused significant disruption to civilian services and are claimed to have crippled Russia's AI supercomputing capabilities. The full extent of damage and long-term operational impact remains partially unconfirmed.