Did Ukraine's Yandex data centers strikes disrupt Russia's bot army? | DW News

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Ukraine has struck data centers belonging to Yandex, often called “Russia’s Google,” disrupting digital services across Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says social media became less hostile after the attacks, with fewer Russian bots operating. How much damage have the strikes done, and what evidence supports his claim? DW examines Ukraine’s expanding campaign against Russian infrastructure with Phillips O’Brien, professor of strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and author of “War and Power: Who Wins Wars and Why.” #russiaukrainewar #yandex #disinformation #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 Ukraine says strikes on Yandex data centers reduced Russian bot activity 00:31 Report: Ukrainian attacks hit Yandex data centers across Russia 01:01 Russians report disruptions to Yandex services and digital payments 01:26 Lithuanian PM calls for more strikes on Russian data centers 01:50 Zelenskyy says Russian bot activity has declined after the attacks 01:58 Int

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