A Moscow court has ordered Yandex, Russia's top internet company, to remove maps and images of oil refineries from its search results. This decision follows Ukrainian drone attacks on these critical facilities, which the court deemed a threat to national defense.

This ruling is significant as it is the first time the Russian government has compelled Yandex to censor public map information for military purposes. The court emphasized the vulnerabilities of such sites, vital for supporting the Russian armed forces.

The Digest, 1/4/2025 @230AM, CDT

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