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Drone Attack Halts Operations at Yandex Data Center in Russia
A drone strike led to the complete shutdown of the Yandex data center in Vladimir, affecting numerous services.
In Vladimir, Russia, a Yandex data center was hit by a drone attack, resulting in a complete cessation of its operations. According to reports from iXBT.com, the infrastructure of the center was damaged, and technicians are currently on-site working to address the aftermath. There were no injuries reported, but residents described significant smoke in the vicinity of the incident.
Various sources have confirmed that this is already the third attack on a Yandex data center within a matter of days. Meduza reported that the bombing occurred in the Energetik neighborhood and ignited a fire. Governor Alexander Avdeev confirmed that the attacks targeted infrastructure in the suburbs of Vladimir, while larger damages in residential areas were reportedly avoided.
Due to the attacks, users across Russia are experiencing difficulties with various Yandex services, such as Yandex Pay. Despite the damage and the operational shutdown, the company assured that customer funds are safe and account information is secured on multiple servers, as highlighted on Yandex's official site.
The impacts of the attacks have affected not only local users but also those in countries like Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Serbia, who reported disruptions. This underscores the widespread effects of the strikes on the region's digital infrastructure.
In response to the attacks, Yandex Market has temporarily suspended deliveries to pickup stations and waived late fees, creating additional inconveniences for users. The complete restoration of services depends on the repair of the affected infrastructure.
The drone attack in Vladimir is part of a broader military campaign that has targeted similar facilities in recent days. These attacks are viewed in the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukrainian drones being used offensively against digital infrastructures in Russia. The situation remains tense as affected services work to restore operations as quickly as possible.