Yandex data centre halted after drone strike in Russian Vladimir region

Yandex, Russia's largest internet and technology company, confirmed the shutdown of a data centre in Vladimir following what the company attributed to a Ukrainian drone attack. Officials stated the facility had ceased operations as a result of the strike, marking the third assault on Yandex infrastructure within a week. The company did not immediately provide details on the extent of damage or timeline for resuming operations.

The escalating attacks on technology infrastructure reflect a widening tactical focus in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Both nations have increasingly targeted digital and communications assets as part of their broader military strategies. Yandex, which operates critical services including search, email, and cloud infrastructure used across Russia, has become a recurring focus of such operations.

The latest incident underscores the vulnerability of civilian technology infrastructure to military operations. As the conflict has progressed, both sides have demonstrated willingness to strike facilities beyond traditional military targets, raising concerns about disruption to essential services and civilian access to internet connectivity. Industry observers expect such attacks to continue as long as hostilities persist.