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Ars Technica · October 10, 2026 · On the brief until October 24, 2026

Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google"

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THE AI ANGLE
Hosting supercomputers used to train a commercial AI model

Ukrainian drone strikes knocked out two Russian data centers operated by Yandex, disrupting civilian online services and AI training supercomputers. The strikes came in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian data infrastructure. For defense and legal specialists, these strikes highlight how commercial digital infrastructure has become a regular target in modern armed conflict.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
The attacks raise questions about whether dual-use data centers that host civilian services and commercial AI models qualify as lawful military objectives under the laws of armed conflict.

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