Yandex Data Centers in Russia Hit by Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Multiple Yandex data centers in Russia, including one in Vladimir, were reportedly hit by Ukrainian drone strikes, causing significant internet service disruptions and concerns about long-term capacity restoration.
Background
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, escalating a conflict that began in 2014. The ongoing war involves significant military actions, including drone attacks, and has led to widespread international sanctions against Russia. This conflict continues to impact global politics and economics.
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Yandex Data Centers Hit by Drone Strikes, Causing Service Disruptions
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoReports confirm significant disruptions to Yandex services, including taxi, delivery, and smart home functions, due to drone attacks on data centers in Vladimir, Ryazan, and Kaluga regions.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Yandex Data Centers in Russia
First report 7h agoLast update 1h agoDrone strikes on Yandex data centers have led to major disruptions in Russian internet services, affecting cloud infrastructure and third-party companies, with repairs potentially taking years due to chip shortages.
The US is seen as directing strikes on Russian AI and energy centers, including Yandex, to degrade critical Russian capabilities in AI development and energy production.
Yandex Data Centers Hit by Drone Strikes, Causing Major Disruptions
First report 7h agoLast update 3h agoReports confirm that Yandex data centers were hit, causing major disruptions to Russian internet services and potentially impacting third-party companies and even countries in the near abroad.
Some sources suggest that the US is directing strikes on Russian AI and energy centers while feigning diplomacy, allowing them to degrade Russian capabilities without suffering losses.
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