Strikes on Yandex Data Centers Cut Traffic and Bot Activity on Social Media

Zelensky said strikes on Yandex data centers led to a notable drop in bot activity on social media. Cloudflare recorded a 99% fall in Yandex traffic, while engagement on Musk's X posts slid from 17,000–81,000 to 8,000–11,000 likes per day. Zelensky's office later clarified he was referring to the atmosphere on social media, not confirmed bot numbers.

• Cloudflare: Yandex traffic dropped 99% after data center strikes
• Musk's X post likes fell from 17,000–81,000 to 8,000–11,000 per day
• Zelensky claimed bot activity on social media declined
• Zelensky's office clarified he meant the atmosphere, not hard data