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Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian data centers beginning October 8, hitting facilities operated by internet giant Yandex and prompting the company to halt operations at a major center. By mid-October, the attacks had expanded the scope of conflict to include digital infrastructure, with strikes reported across Ukraine, Russia, and the Middle East. Claims emerged that Russian troll farm operations went silent following the strikes, suggesting the attacks disrupted Moscow's information warfare capabilities. Security analysts and outlets including the New York Times characterized data centers as emerging war targets in contemporary conflicts.