Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-09-05 21:46:39 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: AB2ED8ED01B683D1343521D95238F7514E3BFFACA9F592F3187DFF6BACF76163
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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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