These images show the mural-like decoys Russian airmen have painted at bases inside Russia and within occupied Ukraine.
  • Russia has a history of painting decoy military aircraft at its airbases around the country.
  • Analysts say the tactic is an attempt to mislead Ukraine when it carries out long-range attacks.
  • Both Moscow and Kyiv have used decoys to try and deceive the other side throughout the war.
  • perviouslyiner@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Are they to fool humans looking at the satellite image, or to fool warheads that are using image recognition for final guidance?