
Due to a fire in the Yandex data processing center in Sasovo near Ryazan, the work of the data center has completely stopped, which may lead to interruptions in the operation of some of the company’s services for users.
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The Yandex data center in Sasovo ensures the operation of some of the company’s services. The fire led to a complete stop in its work.
Due to a fire at the Yandex data center in Sasovo, its work has completely stopped.
Some Yandex services may be unavailable to users.
MOSCOW, October 8 - RIA Novosti. Yandex services may work intermittently due to a fire in a data center near Ryazan - its work has now completely stopped, the company’s press service told RIA Novosti.
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“The work of the data center has been completely stopped; some of Yandex’s services may be unavailable to users,” the message says.
They explained that a fire occurred in the Yandex data center in Sasovo, affecting part of the infrastructure.
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The work of the data center will be restored after the consequences of the fire are eliminated
Likely · Within days

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