Kyiv has launched strikes targeting facilities linked to Yandex, Russia’s dominant tech company often compared to Google, as part of a retaliatory campaign against repeated cyber and infrastructure attacks. The move underscores escalating tensions in the digital warfare between the two nations, where disruptions to critical systems have become a key battleground. Yandex, a major player in online services, navigation, and cloud computing, has faced growing scrutiny over its alleged role in supporting Russia’s military and digital operations. The latest assault highlights how cyber and physical infrastructure are increasingly intertwined in modern conflict strategies.
Kyiv attacks facilities of Yandex, known as ‘Russia’s Google’, in retaliation for strikes on its digital infrastructure