Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-09-05 21:53:04 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: ED69534367B6BE2669B16830326785FAC8C8134037F19244649E5316C8CB0B00
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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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