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2023-09-05 22:14:50 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6388F99BDA4F44C587B7F11244F8A09C6D1A0F2C9CD8F515D456FFB2B3ECEC07
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The tire covering is likely intended to confuse image targeting systems, notably of the Neptune missile, which Ukraine recently modified for land use. It seeks targets with infrared sensors & pre-loaded images, so if the planes are visually obscured an attack could be aborted. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/russia-really-is-using-tires-to-protect-its-bombers-from-attack
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