Yandex, a major player in Russia's technology sector, announced on October 11, 2026, that a drone attack has led to the shutdown of its data center located in the Vladimir region. The incident caused disruptions to several of its services.
While there were no reported injuries from the attack, Yandex confirmed that access to its services is being gradually restored.
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This is the third major data center to have been taken out of action in the last few days.
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Just days prior, on October 9, a separate drone strike targeted Yandex’s data center in Kaluga, which affected its operations significantly. Another attack a day earlier forced the shutdown of its facility in Sasovo, where critical AI infrastructure is maintained.
- October 11: Data center in Vladimir region shut down due to drone attack.
- October 9: Data center in Kaluga region partially disabled by drone strike.
- October 8: Attack on Sasovo data hub disrupted two supercomputers.
These incidents illustrate the growing vulnerability of technological infrastructures in Russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. As the war continues, such attacks are likely to exacerbate the challenges faced by companies like Yandex, which plays a pivotal role in the country's digital economy.