On October 8, 2026, in Kaluga, Russia, an incident occurred where several modules of the Yandex data center were disabled due to an attack by Ukrainian drones.
Details of the Attack on the Data Center
According to reports from Russian media, the attack was carried out by UAVs, resulting in significant damage to several modules of the data center. Yandex confirmed that multiple modules were affected, but details regarding the extent of the damage have not yet been disclosed.
Context of the Events
This is the second attack on Yandex data centers in a short period. The day before, on October 7, 2026, another data center of the company in Sasovo was attacked. These events indicate an increasing activity of Ukrainian forces in conducting attacks on Russian infrastructure.
Reactions and Consequences
Russian media are actively discussing this situation, pointing out that Yandex is once again facing issues with data delivery. This raises concerns about the stability of the company's operations and its ability to provide services under such attack conditions.