Did Ukraine's Yandex data centers strikes disrupt Russia's bot army?
Ukraine has struck data centers belonging to Yandex, often called “Russia’s Google,” disrupting digital services across Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says social media became
Ukraine has struck data centers belonging to Yandex, often called “Russia’s Google,” disrupting digital services across Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says social media became less hostile after the attacks, with fewer Russian bots operating. How much damage have the strikes done, and what evidence supports his claim? DW examines Ukraine’s expanding campaign against Russian infrastructure with Phillips O’Brien, professor of strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and author of “War and Power: Who Wins Wars and Why.” 00:00 Ukraine says strikes on Yandex data centers reduced Russian bot activity 00:31 Report: Ukrainian attacks hit Yandex data centers across Russia 01:01 Russians report disruptions to Yandex services and digital payments 01:26 Lithuanian PM calls for more strikes on Russian data centers 01:50 Zelenskyy says Russian bot activity has declined after the attacks 01:58 Interview: Phillips O'Brien on the impact of the strikes 03:09 Why Ukraine is shifting from oil facilities to data centers 04:13 Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter approaches 06:29 Trump's proposed energy ceasefire and the prospects for peace 07:51 Concerns over future US policy toward Ukraine and Russia For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► ►Reddit Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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