Ukraine has targeted a data centre belonging to Russian technology company Yandex for the third time this week, forcing the firm to suspend its operations, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- Ukraine targeted a Yandex data centre, according to the BBC.
- It is the third time this week Ukraine has targeted Yandex, the BBC reported.
- The attacks forced Yandex to suspend its operations, according to the BBC.
- The BBC's headline states the latest strike went ahead despite a warning from Trump; further details were not provided in the available reporting.
Ukraine has targeted a data centre belonging to Russian technology company Yandex, according to the BBC. The broadcaster reported it was the third time this week that Ukraine had targeted the company.
The attacks forced Yandex to suspend its operations, the BBC said.
The BBC’s headline states that the latest strike went ahead despite a warning from Trump. The available source text does not provide further detail on the nature or content of that warning.
Further details about the scale of any damage, the exact location of the data centre, and the full nature of the reported warning were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Yandex operates widely used online services in Russia, so disruption to its data infrastructure could affect users. The reported strikes, if confirmed, would add to recent exchanges in the conflict, though key details remain unconfirmed in the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Ukraine targeted Yandex this week?
According to the BBC, this is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex.
What impact have the strikes had on Yandex?
The attacks have forced Yandex to suspend its operations, the BBC reported.
Did Ukraine have a warning before the latest strike?
Yes. The BBC reported that the strike went ahead despite a warning from Trump.