@Ulara to [email protected]Українська • 11 months agoPhotos show remains of Russian IFV carrying dummy soldiers, revealing new deception tactics usedenglish.nv.uamessage-square4arrow-up117arrow-down10cross-posted to: [email protected]
arrow-up117arrow-down1external-linkPhotos show remains of Russian IFV carrying dummy soldiers, revealing new deception tactics usedenglish.nv.ua@Ulara to [email protected]Українська • 11 months agomessage-square4cross-posted to: [email protected]
minus-squaredatendefektlinkfedilink4•11 months agoI don’t get the rationale behind that. Even if the IFV were remote controlled and they didn’t have to send the crew on a suicide run, what exactly is gained? The vehicle gets destroyed either way. One that could be better used elsewhere.
minus-square@Redditgeelink2•11 months agoUsing previously disabled IFVs, is my guess. Otherwise, yes, a net negative.
minus-square@Brainsplooshlink1•11 months agoStrategic deception when probing or covering another advance. Could also be a way to expend Ukrainian supplies, especially artillery that has limited ammo and could be tempted by a juicy vehicle.
I don’t get the rationale behind that. Even if the IFV were remote controlled and they didn’t have to send the crew on a suicide run, what exactly is gained? The vehicle gets destroyed either way. One that could be better used elsewhere.
Using previously disabled IFVs, is my guess. Otherwise, yes, a net negative.
Strategic deception when probing or covering another advance.
Could also be a way to expend Ukrainian supplies, especially artillery that has limited ammo and could be tempted by a juicy vehicle.