Internet disruptions in Iraq and Russia after Ukrainian strike on Yandex data center
Internet disruptions are reported in Iraq, while a major disruption continues in Russia following a Ukrainian strike on a Yandex data center in Vladimir, impacting cloud infrastructure and third-party companies.
Background
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has included cyberattacks and strikes on infrastructure. Russia has also faced previous internet disruptions. Iraq has experienced its own separate, recurring internet disruptions in recent years.
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Internet Disruptions and Cyber Threats in Pakistan and Iraq
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoInternet disruptions are reported in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after an emergency declaration.
An internet disruption in Iraq was detected and subsequently resolved within a two-hour window.
Internet disruptions reported in Iraq and Russia, impacting services
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoAn internet disruption was detected and resolved in Iraq between October 12, 03:30–05:30 UTC.
A Ukrainian strike on a Yandex data center in Vladimir has caused a major disruption to the Russian internet, affecting cloud infrastructure and third-party companies.
Disruption of Yandex Data Center in Vladimir After Ukrainian Strike
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoPosts detail the significant impact of the strike on Yandex's data center, highlighting widespread internet problems and the loss of a supercomputer.
Reports suggest that Yandex data centers may not be fully restored until at least 2028, indicating a severe and prolonged impact.
Internet disruption detected in Iraq
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoAn internet disruption in Iraq, observed between 03:30 and 05:30 UTC, has been resolved.
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