Russia Uses Decoy Air Defense
1 source · first reported 2h ago
Russian forces are using decoy air defense systems to counter Ukraine's drone strikes, sacrificing fake systems to protect real ones. Ukrainian units have released footage of these decoys being hit, claiming them as confirmed kills. This tactic is a response to the relentless drone strikes by Ukraine.
Why it matters
This tactic highlights the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between Russian air defenses and Ukrainian drones, with significant implications for the development of counter-drone technologies and strategies.
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