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GPS and Time Errors in Ukraine Due to Russian Interference

GPS and time errors are occurring on Ukrainian phones due to Russian military interference during air attacks, resulting in incorrect location and time zone data. Ukrainians are responding with a mix of humor and frustration.

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RussiaUkraineWarArtificial IntelligenceTimeGps

General Staff Of The Ukrainian Armed ForcesRussia Military

Inna MiroshnichenkoOksanaYevhen KlopotenkoKateryna Babenko

When are these problems most pronounced?: The disruptions to GPS and time accuracy are particularly noticeable during air raid alerts, when the accuracy of satellite navigation may be affected by the Russian military's actions. Even outside of air raid alerts, GPS inaccuracy and time shifts are reported.
What locations have people incorrectly been shown in?: Many Ukrainians have reported experiencing incorrect geolocation data, showing them in locations such as Mozyr, Kursk, or even the Arctic Ocean. Their phones' clocks also automatically switched to the time zone of these incorrect locations.
What advice has been given to users experiencing these issues?: The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces explained that the GPS spoofing is a side effect of the military's efforts to counter Russian air attacks. They advised users to disable the automatic time setting on their phones.
What is the overall response of Ukrainian citizens to these issues?: While some users find humor in the situation, the GPS and time inaccuracies caused by Russian interference are causing considerable real-world inconvenience. The interference highlights the ongoing impact of the war and the measures being taken to counter it.
What is causing the recent GPS and time issues on phones in Ukraine?: The recent GPS and time errors on Ukrainian phones are due to the Russian military's use of radio-electronic warfare during air attacks. This involves GPS spoofing, which causes incorrect location and time zone information on devices.

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