On October 18, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported significant consequences of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's strikes on the Russian company "Yandex". According to him, after the attack, 60% of online activity directed against Israel by Russian users has vanished.
Consequences of the Attack on Yandex
Netanyahu emphasized that the strike on Yandex had a substantial impact on the information space in which Russian users actively engaged with content related to Israel. As a result of the attack, he stated, a significant portion of activity that could have been aimed at misinformation or negative coverage of events in Israel has disappeared.
The Importance of Information Security
This incident highlights the importance of information security for Israel. The disappearance of such a large amount of activity may indicate that information campaigns conducted from Russia have faced serious complications. This could affect the overall information backdrop that Israel encounters in the international arena.
Reactions from the International Community
It is also important to note that the international community's reaction to such actions may be ambiguous. The strike on Yandex could elicit both support from countries backing Ukraine and criticism from those opposing military actions. This creates a complex situation for Israel's diplomacy on the international stage.