Sasovo

Sasovo is a location in Russia that is home to a significant data center operated by Yandex, a major Russian technology company often referred to as "Russia's Google." This facility has recently become newsworthy due to drone attacks attributed to Ukraine. On October 8, 2026, a fire broke out at the Sasovo hub following a drone strike, which led to the suspension of operations at the site. This event is part of a broader pattern of reciprocal strikes targeting data infrastructure, with Ukraine reportedly aiming at Russia's AI data infrastructure in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian data hubs. The Sasovo data center is crucial for Yandex's services, including its popular search engine, food ordering, and taxi applications, which are used by millions of people across Russia. The disruption at this hub highlights the vulnerability of critical digital infrastructure and its impact on widely used online services.