Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centres leave Russians locked out of bank accounts

Summary

Ukraine has hit Yandex data centres, leaving Russians locked out of their bank accounts, according to Hindustan Times. The report says Washington is pressing Kyiv to avoid targeting Russian energy facilities, a move intended to preserve diesel supplies to international markets.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   20 Oct 2026, 05:31 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Ukraine's strikes on Yandex data centres have left Russians locked out of bank accounts, and that Kyiv is being pressured by Washington to avoid targeting Russian energy facilities to preserve diesel supplies to international markets.