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Russia's Yandex says unclear whether data centre can be restored after drone strike

Yandex, Russia's internet giant, has halted operations at a major data centre after a drone attack caused a fire. The company is unsure if the equipment can be restored. The data centre, located in Sasovo, is one of Yandex's five large data centres. The attack is part of a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.

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  • ✓ Yandex halted operations at a major data centre after a drone attack caused a fire.
  • ✓ The data centre is located in Sasovo, Russia.
  • ✓ Yandex is unsure if the equipment at the data centre can be restored.
  • ✓ The attack is part of a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Yandex confirmed it is unclear whether the data centre can be restored after the drone strike, indicating a significant impact on its operations.

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  1. Russia's Yandex says unclear if data centre can be restored after drone strike

    Yandex, Russia's internet giant, has halted operations at a major data centre after a drone attack caused a fire. The company is unsure if the equipment can be restored. The data centre, located in Sasovo, is one of Yandex's five large data centres. The attack is part of a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.

    Why it matters

    This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure. Yandex, often referred to as 'Russia's Google', plays a crucial role in Russia's technology and internet landscape. The status of the data centre and its potential restoration will impact Yandex's operations and services.

    What is confirmed

    • Yandex halted operations at a major data centre after a drone attack caused a fire.
    • The data centre is located in Sasovo, Russia.
    • Yandex is unsure if the equipment at the data centre can be restored.
    • The attack is part of a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Multiple modules of the 1.4 million square foot campus were knocked offline.

    What to watch next

    • Assessment of damage to the data centre
    • Decision on restoration efforts
    • Impact on Yandex's AI operations and services
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. CNBC — Russia's internet giant Yandex halts operations at major data center after drone attack
    2. NBC News — Drones hit Yandex data center in first major attack on Russian data hub
    3. The Moscow Times — Ukrainian Drones Hit Yandex Data Center After Wave of Russian Attacks
    4. Українська правда — Russian factory housing Yandex data centre attacked and catches fire – photos, video
    5. Reuters — Russia's Yandex says unclear whether data centre can be restored after drone strike
    6. Yahoo — Putin Humiliated as Drones Torch ‘Russia's Google’ in Stunning First
    7. www.cnbc.com — Russia's Yandex halts operations at data center after drone ...
    8. www.yahoo.com — Ukrainian drones strike largest data center in Russia, multiple parts of 1.4 million square foot campus knocked offline
    9. www.thestar.com.my — Russia's Yandex says unclear whether data centre can be restored after drone strike | The Star
    10. www.channelnewsasia.com — Russia's Yandex says unclear whether data centre can be restored after drone strike - CNA
    11. www.devdiscourse.com — Russia's Yandex says unclear whether data centre can be ...
    12. www.europesays.com — Yandex unsure if data centre can be restored after drone strike
    confidence 85%
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