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Ukraine drone strikes cripple Yandex data centers, bot traffic collapses
Original: Russia's Yandex bot traffic nearly eliminated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes cripple multiple of 'Russia's Google' data centers — Ukraine intensifies bombing of Yandex data centers in response to Moscow’s strikes on Kyiv data centers
Ukrainian drone strikes have reportedly crippled multiple Yandex data centers, nearly eliminating the Russian tech giant's bot traffic overnight. The strikes are being described as a response to Moscow's attacks on Kyiv's data infrastructure. Observers note the disruption has dramatically cut activity linked to Russian bots, prompting widespread commentary about the impact on Russian online operations amid the war.
Why now: Reports that drone strikes physically disabled Yandex's infrastructure mark a rare, visible blow to Russia's flagship tech company and its online bot activity.
Evidence
- Russia's Yandex bot traffic nearly eliminated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes cripple multiple of 'Russia's Google' data centers — Ukraine intensifies bombing of Yandex data centers in response to Moscow’s strikes on Kyiv data centers · Tom's Hardware
The world is getting a break from Russian bots thanks to Kyiv.
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