Did Google Maps reveal a secret location in Ukraine?

Ukrainian defense officials accuse Google of inadvertently revealing key military locations through its Google Maps application.

The Telegraph reported on November 4th that Andriy Kovalenko, head of the National Security Council of Ukraine's anti-disinformation agency, said Google displayed satellite imagery on maps, revealing the locations of military systems. He said Russia disseminated these images to gather information for its military advantage.

Updated satellite imagery from Google Maps is alleged to have revealed the location of Ukrainian military forces.

PHOTO: SCREENSHOT FROM THE TELEGRAPH

In a subsequent statement, Kovalenko said that Google representatives had contacted Ukraine and were working to resolve the issue. The Ukrainian official did not mention which military locations were exposed on Google Maps, the application that allows users to view satellite imagery.

Russian military bloggers have posted screenshots that they claim show new air defense systems being deployed around an airport near the city of Kyiv. The system has been identified as the US-made Patriot air defense missile system, according to satellite imagery allegedly taken on September 28, 2023.

Google and its parent company, Alphabet, based in the US, have not yet officially commented on the matter.

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On November 5th, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that Ukrainian air defense units were intercepting Russian airstrikes targeting the Ukrainian capital, and urged residents to take shelter in bunkers.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/google-maps-lam-lo-vi-tri-bi-mat-cua-ukraine-185241105082355646.htm