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.
  • @TIMMAYEnglish
    19•11 months ago

    Yeah just because this worked in the 40’s when aerial surveillance was a new and rapidly changing technology does not mean it is a reasonable strategy now. Image intelligence doesnt fuck around, and between modern aerial tech, satellite imagery, and modern analysis techniques this could never be a valid strategy. Not to mention the insider knowledge of russian assests in sectors besides image intelligence. Dont mistake this for anything else other than sheer desperation and outdated methodology.