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Why would Russia mark airstrikes with some kind of obfuscated Google Maps entries? I hope your hometown stays safe, but I can't see how this makes sense.
by tempestn 5y ago
Why would Russia mark airstrikes with some kind of obfuscated Google Maps entries? I hope your hometown stays safe, but I can't see how this makes sense.
- spacemanmatt 5y ago$cheap
- Kaotique 5y agoAny agent/soldier can access it without a complicated permission or authorization structure. You don't need access to some spy satellite. All you need is a mobile phone, tablet or laptop. It would seem very effective to me.
- masklinn 5y agoNot to mention the entire logistics side seem to have broken down entirely so coms and digital services being out / unavailable would be… unsurprising.
- bob66 5y ago
- codedokode 5y agoThese marks could be set by ukrainian citizens wanting to return the glorious days of Soviet Union.
- rocqua 5y agoIts easy for local collaborators/spies to use this kind of system for communication with the Russian army. No special skills or tools needed, and the on-line behavior is really hard to distinguish from 'expected' behavior. Its a pretty nice, and really easy to use, covert channel.
- zihotki 5y agoThere is a saying in Russia, at war all measures and ways are good (на войне все средства хороши). Whatever can be used will be used either due to convenience, due to malice, or due to any other reason.