Google is Helping Ukraine with ‘Air Raid’ Alerts on Country; App Available to Android Phones

Google is helping Ukraine, and it is by a new app development that would focus on "Air Raid" alerts that would be available on the Android phones upon request. The warnings would give users a real-time update from the Ukrainian government's Defense, and that would be what Google will use to provide those with the app the information they need.

Google: Helping Ukraine with 'Air Raid' Alert via an Android App

Google's Kent Walker updated the company's blog post about "Helping Ukraine," and it is with the "Air Raid" alert application for Android and other features. The new app would soon work with the Ukrainian government to give the users the alerts they need for the different threats coming to the country, focusing mainly above the ground.

In times of conflict, massive threats are coming from the ground, but there may be unexpected occurrences in the air that the public might not see coming. The new feature would help let people know if there are possible events in the air, even if it only surveys aircraft from the other nation.

The help will work with the Ukrainian government to provide the updates, with Google hand-delivering it to users via the app.

Google's Help for Ukraine and Other Features

Aside from the Air Raid alert app from Google, the company also boasts several focuses on its help for Ukraine and its current situation. Google's Threat Assessment Group (TAG) detailed new research about the security disputes of the country, particularly in the tech and computer landscape which is one of the focuses in the current conflict.

Other features include the Business Profile that offers an idea on places that give assistance or help to those that need it, including refugees.

Ukraine's Help Received from Companies

Ukraine is under tremendous problems right now, and it is because of the tension that it experiences with neighboring country Russia, with its crisis erupting in early 2022. The government declared Martial Law as it faced the need for an iron hand, with the Central Bank limiting the citizen's digital money transfers under the declaration.

The Big Tech companies are now focusing on helping Ukraine by providing services and halting several sales or availability of their tech to Russia. One example would be Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink that sent over more terminals and satellite dishes that make the internet service widely accessible to the country, even with its power shortage problems.

Google can also extend its capabilities and technology to Ukraine, alongside Meta, Twitter, Spotify, TikTok, and more. The new app for Air Raid alerts is a massive help for the Ukrainians as it would give them several notifications regarding an upcoming threat, but also peace of mind when no tips come from the app.

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Written by Isaiah Richard