Google has responded to the recent controversy surrounding an update to its maps, which included images revealing the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The company clarified that these images were taken over a year ago and sourced from publicly accessible data. Google assured that it does not intentionally release recent images of active conflict zones and highlighted its ongoing communication with Ukrainian authorities to address such concerns.

The update in question involved new satellite images on Google Maps that displayed the positions of Ukrainian military assets, including air defense systems.