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News in English (USA) / 14.10.2026 / 03:00

Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Data Centers Disrupt Online Services and Bot Activity

Recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian data centers, including significant hits on Yandex, have raised questions about their impact on online disinformation and bot activities. Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed the strikes led to a noticeable decline in pro-Kremlin bot traffic, but experts are skeptical about the evidence supporting a direct link. After multiple strikes, Yandex reported service disruptions, including outages to cloud services and mapping applications. Despite claims of reduced bot activity, researchers have noted that Russian bot farms are still operational, though there has been a significant decrease in traffic. As the conflict escalates, data centers have emerged as critical targets, with analysts noting that the consequences of this digital warfare are still unfolding.
BBC, The Guardian, Mother Jones, Mashable, Reuters, DW.com, Le Monde.fr, The Independent, fox56.com, Ars Technica