Drones ucranios interrumpen varios centros de datos rusos de Yandex

Drones ucranios interrumpen varios centros de datos rusos de Yandex

The Conversation informó el 18 de octubre que las fuerzas ucranianas emplearon drones para atacar varios centros de datos rusos, incluidos los de Yandex, lo que provocó una fuerte caída de los servicios digitales y suscitó dudas sobre la resistencia de la iniciativa rusa de soberanía digital. Meduza indicó que el 3 de octubre un dron ucraniano provocó un incendio en el centro de datos de Yandex en Sasovo, región de Ryazan, deteniendo sus operaciones y provocando una caída en el valor de sus acciones.

Posteriormente Reuters señaló que drones impactaron el centro de datos de Yandex en Kaluga, desactivándolo parcialmente, mientras que The Moscow Times informó que tres centros de datos de Yandex en Rusia resultaron dañados, generando interrupciones en pagos en línea, navegación y servicios de transporte en Rusia y países vecinos. La BBC citó a analistas que no hallaron evidencia de que los ataques redujeran la actividad de bots de desinformación vinculados al Kremlin.

Actores

Ukrainian forces Yandex Ryazan regional officials Moscow Exchange

Ubicaciones

Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast, Russia Moscow, Russia

Verificación de hechos

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Veredicto general: Parcialmente confirmado Confianza: 67% Afirmaciones: 5
Resumen

The claim that Ukrainian drones hit Yandex's Kaluga data centre on October 9, 2026, partially disabling it is partially confirmed. The claim that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at Yandex's data centre in Sasovo, Ryazan region on October 8, 2026, stopping its services is also partially confirmed. The claim that analysts and researchers found no evidence that recent Ukrainian attacks on Yandex data centres have reduced Kremlin-linked disinformation bots as of October 13, 2026, has not enough evidence. The claim that Ukraine has used drones to hit major Russian data centres on October 18, 2026, is partially confirmed. The claim that Ukrainian drone attacks on Yandex facilities in Sasovo, Kaluga, and Vladimir on October 12, 2026, halted operations at two sites and damaged the third is partially confirmed.

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Artículos

18 de octubre de 2026
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Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian data centres may change how we see disinformation
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian data centres may change how we see disinformation

The Conversation • 18 de oct 19:11

Ukraine has used drones to hit major Russian data centres, prompting a sharp drop in services and raising questions about the resilience of Russia's push for digital sovereignty.

Credibilidad 57% Manip. 32% Centro
17 de octubre de 2026
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Ukraine targets Russia’s ‘Google’ as the internet becomes a new front line
Ukraine targets Russia’s ‘Google’ as the internet becomes a new front line

CNN • 17 de oct 04:00

Ukrainian attacks on three Yandex data centers have caused widespread outages affecting online payments, navigation, ride-hailing and other digital services in Russia and neighboring countries.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 32% Centro
15 de octubre de 2026
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Ukraine Is Hitting Putin Where His Data Lives
Ukraine Is Hitting Putin Where His Data Lives

The Bulwark • 15 de oct 08:24

Ukrainian forces have damaged several major Russian data facilities, including Yandex and a Sberbank site, while Ukrainian officials allege recent restrictions on U.S. satellite communications and delayed missile alerts.

Credibilidad 35% Manip. 55% Izquierda
14 de octubre de 2026
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Nearly 500 Drones Head Toward Moscow as Russian Data Centers and Oil Facilities Face Attacks
Nearly 500 Drones Head Toward Moscow as Russian Data Centers and Oil Facilities Face Attacks

Kyiv Post • 14 de oct 10:21

Around 500 drones were detected heading toward Moscow, leading to temporary suspension of flights at four airports, while a drone strike in Balakovo killed one person and fires continued at an oil terminal in Rostov-on-Don.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro
13 de octubre de 2026
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Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?
Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?

BBC • 13 de oct 13:27

Analysts and researchers found no evidence that recent Ukrainian attacks on Yandex data centres have reduced Kremlin-linked disinformation bots, despite claims circulating online.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 10% Centro
12 de octubre de 2026
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Ukrainian drone strikes have plunged Russia’s internet into crisis. Meduza explains why the damage has been so extensive, and why a full recovery will likely take months. - Meduza
Ukrainian drone strikes have plunged Russia’s internet into crisis. Meduza explains why the damage has been so extensive, and why a full recovery will likely take months. - Meduza

Meduza • 12 de oct 23:27

Three consecutive drone strikes on Yandex facilities in Russia have caused widespread outages of online services and may take months to fully recover.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
Ukraine knocked out key Yandex data centers. The fallout is being felt across Russia.
Ukraine knocked out key Yandex data centers. The fallout is being felt across Russia.

Meduza • 12 de oct 14:24

Ukrainian drone attacks on Yandex facilities in Sasovo, Kalaka and Vladimir have halted operations at two sites and damaged the third, causing widespread outages of Yandex services and other online platforms.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro
Ukraine’s Strikes on Yandex Data Centers, Explained
Ukraine’s Strikes on Yandex Data Centers, Explained

The Moscow Times • 12 de oct 13:56

Ukrainian drones hit three Yandex data centres in Russia, causing outages across the company's digital services and affecting users in several neighbouring countries.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 32% Centro
9 de octubre de 2026
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Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres
Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres

BBC • 9 de oct 17:14

Two of Yandex's five data centres were damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes, prompting the company to work around the clock to restore services amid ongoing infrastructure attacks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 10% Centro
Ukraine hits second major tech site, expanding range of targets inside Russia
Ukraine hits second major tech site, expanding range of targets inside Russia

Reuters • 9 de oct 14:31

Ukrainian drones hit Yandex's Kaluga data centre, partially disabling it and following a similar attack on another Yandex hub, as both sides expand drone strikes on each other's critical infrastructure.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 9% Centro
Ukraine Drones Hit Second Yandex Data Center in Two Days
Ukraine Drones Hit Second Yandex Data Center in Two Days

The Moscow Times • 9 de oct 08:35

A Ukrainian drone attack disabled several modules at Yandex's Kaluga data centre, marking the second hit on the company's facilities within 48 hours and prompting warnings of possible service disruptions.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 12% Centro
8 de octubre de 2026
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Ukraine strikes Yandex data center housing two of the company’s supercomputers
Ukraine strikes Yandex data center housing two of the company’s supercomputers

Meduza • 8 de oct 12:32

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at Yandex's data centre in Sasovo, Ryazan region, stopping its services and prompting a drop in the company's shares.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 32% Centro