GoKawiilUkrainian drones damage Yandex data center in Sasovo, affecting AI servers
Ukrainian drones targeted a Yandex data center in Sasovo, Russia, igniting a large fire and leading to the shutdown of the facility. The site housed two of Yandex's three supercomputers used for AI development, including the high-performance Chervonenkis system, which may have been compromised. The attack disrupted Yandex Cloud services, prompting customers to switch to alternative zones.
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This incident highlights vulnerabilities in Russia's digital infrastructure amid ongoing conflicts, potentially hindering AI research and development. Damage to Yandex's supercomputers could set back Russia's AI capabilities, especially if replacement hardware becomes inaccessible due to sanctions. It also underscores the strategic importance of cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience in conflict zones.
- Ukrainian drones targeted a major Russian data center in Sasovo.
- Two of Yandex's supercomputers, including the powerful Chervonenkis, may have been damaged.
- The attack disrupted Yandex Cloud services, affecting customers and AI development.
Source: tomshardware.com — Anton Shilov, 2026-10-08
Published there as: “Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Yandex data centers housing two top supercomputers”
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