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Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by dre11(op): 9:10pm On Feb 28, 2022
Alphabet today confirmed with TechCrunch that it has disabled certain Google Maps live traffic tools in Ukraine.

The news, reported by Reuters, comes after the company has consulted with local authorities as the country faces attacks from Russian forces. The features will remain on for local turn-by-turn navigation for drivers, while broader global access is disabled.

The popular mapping technology has served a surprise role in the invasion of Ukraine since the outset. One research facility in California was able to spot the Russian approach toward the Ukrainian border hours before the “special military operation” was officially declared, using a combination of Maps traffic data and satellite imaging to spot traffic pileups.

“In the old days, we would have relied on a reporter to show us what was happening on the ground,” researcher Jeffrey Lewis told The Washington Post. “And today, you can open Google Maps and see people fleeing Kyiv.”

Alphabet’s move appears to stem from concerns that the information could similarly be exploited by the Russian military to track the Ukrainian troop movement. The corporation hasn’t offered anything in the way of specifics on the matter, including when the switch was flipped or whether it’s taken similar action amid other global conflicts.

On the ground, Ukrainians have been taking a far more old-school approach to the matter. The government’s road agency, Ukravtodor, began removing road signs in an attempt to confuse Russian forces.

“Let’s help them get straight to hell,” it wrote on social media on Saturday. “Ukravtodor calls on all road organizations, territorial communities, local governments to immediately begin dismantling nearby road signs.”

Google didn’t offer comments directly on the invasion last week when asked by TechCrunch.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/confusion-hits-russian-troops-as-google-disables-traffic-maps-in-ukraine/


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Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 9:17pm On Feb 28, 2022
See Putin's life in the mud..look how the world is fighting against him tho.. cheesy
Keep Killin your economy..what a weak dictator..
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by MangekyoAlt: 9:18pm On Feb 28, 2022
Cheap propaganda

Ukraine under attack, USA : I sleep

Meanwhile, Coup in Libya, USA : rally up bois. Another third world country is prepared to be at the receiving end of our bombs.

British lapdog , Germany, France etc : aye

UN, amnesty international, ICJ, FIFA : *silence

CNN brainwashed zoo elements : USA/NATO, leader of the free world.

*spits on USA hypocrisy
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by hungryboy(m): 9:21pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
See Putin's life in the mud..look how the world is fighting against him tho.. cheesy
Keep Killin your economy..what a weak dictator..
No way is this guy not paid to do this
Yes , it's Google Maps all Armies use for navigation and getting around , This action will destroy their capability to move around , Clowns

Go read a book Man
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by Sekoni003(m): 9:21pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
See Putin's life in the mud..look how the world is fighting against him tho.. cheesy
Keep Killin your economy..what a weak dictator..
You're literally everywhere lol. You seriously need to get busy don't you think?
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 9:22pm On Feb 28, 2022
hungryboy:
No way is this guy not paid to do this
Yes , it's Google Maps all Armies use for navigation and getting around , This action will destroy their capability to move around , Clowns

Go read a book Man
Must you quote me tho..? cheesy
The way you Putin's puppet keep crying on my mention is alarming tho.. where did I mention Google or not..
I only said economy..you are already crying...why cry baby why? grin grin
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 9:23pm On Feb 28, 2022
Sekoni003:
You're literally everywhere lol. You seriously need to get busy don't you think?
I am always everywhere.. don't be scared.. grin
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by hungryboy(m): 9:26pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
Must you quote me tho..? cheesy
The way you Putin's puppet keep crying on my mention is alarming tho.. where did I mention Google or not..
I only said economy..you are already crying...why cry baby why? grin grin
Ok American puppet, hope you are being paid to do this, cos you are working harder than the Information minister of Ukraine
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by rickpat(m): 9:27pm On Feb 28, 2022
Lol
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 9:28pm On Feb 28, 2022
hungryboy:
Ok American puppet, hope you are being paid to do this, cos you are working harder than the Information minister of Ukraine
Just stop crying it's getting disgusting..your tears won't save Putin or help him achieve his aim..
Cry all you want I will always keep giving y'all a reason to cry.. grin
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by countryfive: 9:33pm On Feb 28, 2022
Too many attacks from all sides against russia
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by benuejosh: 9:35pm On Feb 28, 2022
The USA is low key fighting the Russian-Ukraine war. They're fighting it by proxy.
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by hungryboy(m): 9:35pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
Just stop crying it's getting disgusting..your tears won't save Putin or help him achieve his aim..
Cry all you want I will always keep giving y'all a reason to cry.. grin
Wow , you are a comedian now?
It will be a tragedy if you not being paid for replying every post that has Ukraine or Russia mentioned in it sha
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 9:36pm On Feb 28, 2022
hungryboy:
Wow , you are a comedian now?
It will be a tragedy if you not being paid for replying every post that has Ukraine or Russia mentioned in it sha
Thanks for your care now slide off or keep crying.. wink
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by Mossadd: 9:39pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
Thanks for your care now slide off or keep crying.. wink
don't me that you believe this shit if you do thats mean something is wrong somewhere and you need to be checked
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 9:40pm On Feb 28, 2022
Mossadd:
don't me that you believe this shit if you do thats mean something is wrong somewhere and you need to be checked
Thanks..
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by Topzee109: 9:41pm On Feb 28, 2022
oga oo
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by BeeBeeOoh(m): 9:41pm On Feb 28, 2022
shocked

Imagine when your confusion is totally confused cheesy

Abeg let me come and go and sleep jare

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Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by Laggafin: 9:47pm On Feb 28, 2022
Putin see ur life.. you have been o to ge by the West.. they have prepared a sumptuous meal for him and only him can't finish it.. I feel sorry for the overated clown right now
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by Botlord: 10:39pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
See Putin's life in the mud..look how the world is fighting against him tho.. cheesy
Keep Killin your economy..what a weak dictator..
Just as redpillers gave you sleepless night, Putin is already doing worse to you.

Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 10:41pm On Feb 28, 2022
Botlord:
Just as redpillers gave you sleepless night, Putin is already doing worse to you.
Ok and where are they today? grin
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by Princewill1(m): 11:43pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
See Putin's life in the mud..look how the world is fighting against him tho.. cheesy
Keep Killin your economy..what a weak dictator..
Mr man the world is not against Putin. The Western world is not the entire world. Have you seen any African or Asian country release anything against Russia?

The only people against Putin are the West who control global Finance and Sports industries.

What you are doing is similar to what brainwashed Africans who assisted Britain to fight in WWII did thinking they are fighting African battle.
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 11:45pm On Feb 28, 2022
Princewill1:
Mr man the world is not against Putin. The Western world is not the entire world. Have you seen any African or Asian country release anything against Russia?

The only people against Putin are the West who control global Finance and Sports industries.

What you are doing is similar to what brainwashed Africans who assisted Britain to fight in WWII did thinking they are fighting African battle.
And you think your Africans will say anything against west or disobey their order? grin
Stop joking around pls..
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by seunny4lif(m): 11:45pm On Feb 28, 2022
Like Russia uses GPS
Russia uses Russia own GLONASS
Russia stopped using GPS long time ago
In Syria they don’t use Google to navigate
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by puremaker7(m): 11:54pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
See Putin's life in the mud..look how the world is fighting against him tho.. cheesy
Keep Killin your economy..what a weak dictator..
little girl, you are just craving for an attention everywhere?
Is everything ok with you?
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by FERNANDEZISBACK: 11:58pm On Feb 28, 2022
puremaker7:
little girl, you are just craving for an attention everywhere?
Is everything ok with you?
You have a problem?deal with it.. cheesy
Re: Confusion Hits Russian Troops As Google Disables Traffic Maps In Ukraine by puremaker7(m): 11:59pm On Feb 28, 2022
FERNANDEZISBACK:
You have a problem?deal with it.. cheesy
hope you let them know at home?
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