Ukraine strikes three of four Yandex data centers, disrupting Russia's internet services
Ukrainian forces have attacked three of Russia's Yandex data centers, severely disrupting operations of the country's largest tech company, often dubbed 'Russia's Google.' The strike targets critical digital infrastructure, potentially impacting government and civilian services. The extent of damage and the remaining operational capacity are unclear, but the attack marks a significant escalation in targeting Russia's technological backbone.
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Ukraine Targets Yandex Data Centers in Deep-Strike Campaign
Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of drone strikes against multiple Yandex data centers across Russia, including facilities near Moscow, Vladimir, Ryazan, and Kaluga. These attacks, occurring over several days, have reportedly disabled at least one data center and disrupted Yandex services, marking an escalation in Ukraine's deep-strike campaign against Russian critical digital infrastructure. The full extent of damage and operational impact on Yandex and broader Russian internet services remains unconfirmed.