People type their most private fears and immediate needs into Google’s search box. For Ukrainians battered by more than a year of war, what they dread and desire—at least as indicated by their searches—has not changed much since the conflict began.
After Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022, Ukrainians turned to Google Search for instructions on building bomb shelters and turning on notifications for incoming bombs, according to the company’s search trends database. Data from recent weeks show that protective structures and gear continued to be top of mind, reflecting the constant danger of bombardments.
Ukrainians’ desire to understand technologies involved in the conflict also has stayed strong. Where a
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