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Yandex data centers hit by Ukraine drones, disrupting Russia
Ukrainian drone attacks crippled three of Yandex's six data centers, causing widespread service outages throughout Russia for applications like email, ride-hailing, and digital payments. These strikes highlighted the fragility of Russia's attempts to consolidate its domestic technology sector under state-controlled companies. Services in nearby nations like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, which rely on Yandex infrastructure, also experienced disruptions.
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