Yandex data center operations in Sasovo halted following UAV attack
On the night of October 7 to 8, a serious incident occurred in the city of Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast. One of Yandex's data centers sustained significant damage as a result of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attack.
Company representatives officially confirmed the incident. According to their statement, the operations of this data processing center were completely halted immediately following the attack. At this time, specialists are assessing the scale of the destruction and the impact on the infrastructure.
Data centers play a key role in the operation of internet services, ensuring the storage and processing of vast amounts of information. The shutdown of the facility in Sasovo may affect the stability of access to certain digital services of the company for users in various regions of the country.
At present, emergency services and Yandex technical specialists are working at the scene. The company promises to provide additional information regarding the restoration timeline for the center as new data becomes available.