The Ukrainian state agency in charge of roads has urged people to change the signs to confuse Russian soldiers, sharing this colourful example to inspire people in a manner reminiscent of what the British did in World War II to confuse the Germans.

The arrow pointing ahead says “F* ck off” while the arrow pointing to the left says “Again, fuck off” and the arrow pointing to the right says “F*ck off back to Russia”.

The photograph was shared online by the State Agency of Automobile Roads of Ukraine’s (Ukravtodor) official Facebook account and it is understood that it was doctored by the Ukrainian state agency in charge of roads for comedic and inspirational effect.

They said a statement obtained by Newsflash in which they said: “We are dismantling road signs on all roads in the country. Priority # 1 – signs, names of settlements. The enemy has a pathetic connection, they do not focus on the terrain. Let’s help them get straight to hell. Ukravtodor calls on all road organisations, territorial communities, local governments to immediately begin dismantling road signs nearby.”

The move is reminiscent of steps taken by Winston Churchill’s government during World War II. The British government famously instructed all signposts be removed as part of its anti-invasion preparations to thwart potential enemy ground movements.

The clear message to Vladimir Putin’s forces comes after 13 Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island in the Black Sea reportedly defiantly told a Russian warship to “go f*ck yourself” before they were obliterated.

This other image, reportedly taken in Odessa, shows a message broadcast on the side of a bank saying to said warship: “Russian battleship go f*ck yourself.”