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Yandex Data Center Ablaze After Drone Strike
8 Oct
Summary
- A drone attack caused a fire at a Yandex data centre.
- The data centre in Ryazan region is completely inoperable.
- Several Yandex services may be unavailable to users.
A drone strike on a Yandex data centre in Russia's central Ryazan region has caused a significant fire, impacting the technology giant's infrastructure. The company confirmed that the facility in Sasovo is now entirely inoperable, which could lead to service disruptions for its users. Emergency services responded to the scene, and fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Images shared on social media depicted heavy black smoke emanating from the building's roof. The Ryazan regional governor noted that two Ukrainian drones were shot down over the region overnight, with the fire occurring in the Sasovo area. It is currently unclear if the damaged equipment can be repaired.
This incident marks the first reported drone attack on a data centre within Russia. The country and Ukraine have escalated long-range strikes against each other in recent months, targeting various infrastructures. Users reported widespread internet outages starting early Thursday, affecting transport and online shopping platforms.
