Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-09-05 22:52:28 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E9E5EEC205B7750940642B21E0932654C7F4C640B4CC178C5A65E4D6FB22A62A
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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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