Russia's internet giant Yandex halts operations at major data center after drone attack
- Yandex paused operations in a major data center after a drone strike.
- The attack is part of Ukraine’s ongoing campaign against Russian infrastructure.
- The interruption shows that even large internet services are vulnerable during conflict.
- Yandex will resume services once the data center is assessed and secure.
- The incident highlights the importance of protecting digital infrastructure in war zones.
Yandex halted operations at one of its major data centers after a drone strike, as Ukraine continues to target Russian infrastructure, CNBC World reported.
The Russian internet giant, which provides search, e‑commerce, and mapping services to millions of users, paused all services within the affected data center to ensure the safety of its equipment and staff. While the report does not disclose the exact location of the facility or the extent of the damage, the interruption signals that even key digital services are vulnerable to the ongoing aerial attacks.
Ukraine’s campaign against Russian infrastructure has intensified since the conflict escalated, with drone and missile strikes aimed at power plants, communication hubs, and data centers. The recent incident at Yandex’s facility is part of a broader strategy to disrupt the country’s digital backbone and hamper economic activity.
Yandex has indicated it will resume normal operations in the data center once it has assessed the damage and restored full functionality. The pause underscores the fragility of critical internet services in conflict zones and highlights the need for robust cybersecurity and disaster‑response plans for essential digital infrastructure.
