Did Google expose Russian military assets on purpose?
As the caption reads, Google has opened access to Russian military and strategic facilities. The tweet was probably an attempt at virtue signaling that Google had taken a stance against Russian aggression. However, as a Google spokesperson toldMilitary establishments in the public eye
The blurring of images has been a rampant practice on Google Maps to protect the privacy of individuals after Street View was launched. In the case of military establishments, this practice has been extended. AsAt times users have spotted upcoming aircraft at these sites or sometimes even when they are flying while using Google Maps. The U.S. Air Force's Nellis Air Force Base does not get similar treatment, nor does the infamous Area 51.
The Twitter account isn't an official handle of the Ukrainian forces, so it may have gotten excited at the prospect of being able to see strategic Russian destinations in the public domain. Needless to say but military agencies have access to better imagery of adversaries anyways and do not rely on Google Maps for intelligence inputs. It might help open-source intelligence experts determine the actual losses the Russian Air Force has faced as a result of the invasion. At the beginning of the conflict, we had reported how
also served as an indicator of military movement, even before President Putin announced them publicly. With regards to Google taking a stance, it has already done so by pausing ad sales in Russia, cutting off access to Google Pay in the country, and banning Russian state media from advertising on YouTube, The Verge reported.
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