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Sun, 11 Oct 2026 Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant

It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.
Yandex's data centers have been hit by Ukrainian drone strikes three times this week, with the latest attack occurring on Sunday at a facility near Moscow. The Russian tech giant confirmed that its operations had been suspended due to damage caused by the strike, although no injuries were reported. This is the third such attack on Yandex facilities in as many days, following strikes in Sasovo and Kaluga earlier in the week. Yandex relies heavily on its data centers to operate its services, including its AI chatbot and smart home devices. The company has stated that it is working to restore connectivity, but did not provide a timeline for when services would be fully restored. The attack on Yandex comes as Russia continues to escalate its attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, causing widespread damage and disruption. Ukrainian officials have stated that they are targeting Russian revenue streams, including oil refineries and data centers, in an effort to disrupt Moscow's war efforts. In related news, Russian strikes on Ukraine continued over the weekend, resulting in injuries and fatalities in several regions. The international community has expressed concern over the escalating conflict and its impact on civilians.