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Drone strike hits major Yandex data center, disrupting services across Russia
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A drone strike has hit a major data center owned by Yandex, Russia's leading technology company, causing widespread service disruptions across the country. The attack, reported on Polymarket, targets critical infrastructure of the tech giant, which provides search, cloud, and AI services. The extent of the damage and the impact on Yandex's operations, including its AI and machine learning platforms, remains unclear. The incident highlights the vulnerability of digital infrastructure amid ongoing conflicts. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the strike.
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Just in — A drone strike has targeted a major data center owned by Yandex, Russia's leading technology company, causing service disruptions across the country.
The attack has impacted operations at one of the company's key facilities, though the full extent of the damage and the number of affected services remain unclear. Yandex provides a wide range of digital services, including search, email, navigation, and cloud computing, to millions of users in Russia.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the origin of the drones or released details on casualties or structural damage. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
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PolymarketNeutral / independent
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