Yandex has publicly denied information previously published by the Vedomosti newspaper stating that the insurance coverage for terrorist risks had already expired by the time drone attacks hit its infrastructure. According to Vedomosti, citing its own sources, the company failed to renew the policy in time, which called the financial protection of the facilities into question. Yandex called this information untrue, although details regarding the current status of insurance contracts and coverage terms were not publicly disclosed.
A Series of Infrastructure Strikes
Over the past few days, according to available data, three Yandex data centers have been attacked. A strike on the facility in Vladimir was recorded on the night of October 11, 2026. Prior to this, two other company data centers were also damaged as a result of drone attacks. The scale of the damage and the exact timeframes for restoring the operability of each facility had not been specified in open sources at the time of publication.
Security of User Funds
In response to growing attention to the incidents, Yandex stated that the funds of Yandex Pay service users are safe despite the damage to the Vladimir data center. The company emphasized that key financial systems are operating normally, and data backup prevented the loss of customer information.
The Role of the Ministry of Digital Development in System Relocation
The Ministry of Digital Development reportedly assisted Yandex in promptly finding backup sites to relocate mission-critical systems following the drone strikes. According to the department, this made it possible to minimize service downtime and ensure the continuity of the company's cloud infrastructure operations under conditions of partial damage to the main facilities.
Context and Significance
The situation regarding attacks on the data centers of one of Russia's largest tech players has once again heightened the discussion about the physical security of critical digital infrastructure and the adequacy of insurance mechanisms amid ongoing drone attacks. Yandex's denial regarding insurance coverage is likely aimed at mitigating reputational risks and preventing panic among the company's users and partners.
