Technology · October 11, 2026
Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
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A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a Yandex data center in Vladimir, Russia, marking the third attack on the company's infrastructure in a single week. Yandex, often referred to as 'Russia's Google,' suspended operations at the site and reported service disruptions affecting AI tools and smart home devices. Kyiv stated these strikes target revenue streams supporting the Russian war effort. The escalation occurs amidst a diplomatic disagreement between Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, and follows recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a Yandex data center in Vladimir, Russia, marking the third attack on the company's infrastructure in a single week. Yandex, often referred to as 'Russia's Google,' suspended operations at the site and reported service disruptions affecting AI tools and smart home devices. Kyiv stated these strikes target revenue streams supporting the Russian war effort. The escalation occurs amidst a diplomatic disagreement between Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, and follows recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.