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Fear of Ukrainian drones/ Russian forces are covering planes with car tires

2023-09-06 07:37:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Fear of Ukrainian drones/ Russian forces are covering planes with car tires

Moscow's forces have begun covering some of their attack aircraft with car tires to protect them from Ukrainian drone strikes that have increased recent success in targeting Russian military airfields.

Satellite images from Maxar of Engels Air Base, inside Russia, show two Tu-95 strategic bombers covered in car tires.

CNN could not independently verify why the tires were placed on the plane, but experts say it could be an attempt not only to add another layer of protection against Ukrainian drones, but also to reduce the plane's visibility, especially at night. .

The move may have limited effect, according to Francisco Serra-Martins of drone manufacturer One Way Aerospace, whose drones have been used by Ukrainian forces.

A NATO military official told CNN that the alliance was aware of the tires. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, as they were not authorized to speak to the media.

Ukraine has become increasingly bold in targeting strategic assets inside Russia through airstrikes in recent weeks, even as it suffers attacks on its own cities, creating a new phase of the conflict defined by Kiev's apparent efforts to faded domestic Russian support for the war./ CNA

Fear of Ukrainian drones/ Russian forces are covering planes with car tires





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