Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack

Loading the video World News Video. Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 08/10/2026 - 22:27 GMT+2 A data centre operated by Russian technology giant Yandex caught fire in the western Ryazan region after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The facility was taken offline, with Yandex warning that some services could be unavailable. The footage shows flames and heavy smoke rising from the data centre in Sasovo. Ukraine also claimed to have struck a major oil refinery in Russia, but the claim could not be independently verified. Recent targets have included energy systems, key industries, railways, post offices, shopping centers, telecom networks, gas stations and grain exports. drone Explosion Russia Top stories Now playing Next Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack Now playing Next Experts in Baku urge action as missing persons surge worldwide Now playing Next Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the sea Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Tsunoda Claims World Gold as Murao Retains His Title in Baku Now playing Next Heavy autumn snow paralyses roads in Russia’s Far East Now playing Next French students clash with police as school protests continue Now playing Next Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please' Now playing Next Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip Now playing Next Inside Kazakhstan’s rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO In partnership with MDQ Now playing Next 87-year-old Maricarmen dies in hospital after infamous eviction ordeal Now playing Next Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies Now playing Next Marco Rubio calls Portugal 'ideal gateway' to Europe for US during Lisbon visit Now playing Next Turkmenistan marks 35 years of independence with an eye on the future Now playing Next Michael Jackson memorabilia including iconic Thriller jacket to go under the hammer Now playing Next EU presses Russia for more details on suspected plague case ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT World News “I settled eight wars”: Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize World News Christa Pike's lawyer: She woke up and began talking World News Moment US scientist tells his children he won the Nobel Prize USA Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please' Business Series From oil to renewables: this country's energy giant looks beyond its borders Tech News Kazakhstan seeks to build an AI-powered economy and manufacturing sector Art Pink hair and powerful plaids: Tate Britain celebrates the chaotic creativity of 90s culture No Comment Manny Pacquiao hosts Polish president Karol Nawrocki for Manila boxing workout Europe News Fresh day of student protests across France as rally planned in Paris Culture news Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature Tech News Tallinn Airport lets driverless shuttles run close to airplanes, opening the way to wider airport automation Food and Drink This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal No Comment Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka Europe News At least 30 killed and 18 injured after Russian strike hits two buses in Donetsk Europe News Only a third of EU counter-drone programmes will deliver by 2030, leaked report warns Europe News UK PM Burnham in Berlin: Russian threats and EU ties top agenda in first Germany visit No Comment Protests in Turkey’s Izmir after mayor switches to Erdogan’s AK Party Modern Nomads Inside Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO Europe Today Halving MEPs’ salaries would take them ‘out of their bubbles’, MEP says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT