Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-09-05 22:09:47 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C0DA0E1225995F1773D4CDF8D1BD8BB52A242F9478D0896DFDF73F8ED431A17A
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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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