NYT says Ukrainians use Google Translate to learn how to use US weapons

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After acquiring advanced weapons from the US, Ukrainian military personnel must use Google Translate to understand the instructions for use. The information is taken from the newspaper. New York Times.

More than a month ago, Sergeant Dmytro Pysanka’s unit in southern Ukraine received a high-tech laser rangefinder in the form of binoculars from the United States that allows you to see targets at night and transmit their distance, compass heading and GPS coordinates. .

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Some soldiers have learned enough to use the tool, but have recently switched to another unit.

It’s like taking an iPhone 13 and just being able to make calls.
Sergeant Dmytro Pysanka to The New York Times

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“I’m trying to learn how to use it by reading the English manual and using Google Translate to understand it,” the sergeant added.

In the coming days, the US plans to send a new shipment to the Ukrainian Army. According to President Joe Biden, the advanced missile system will allow “to hit key targets on the battlefield in Ukraine more accurately.”

Ukraine has pledged to use the long-range missiles sent by the United States only for self-defense, not to attack targets on Russian soil. Russia reacted and said it would hit new targets if the weapons were delivered.

07/06/2022 08:59updated on 07/06/2022 08:59

source: Noticias
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