AdvertisementThe UK observed this practice taking place at Kirovskoe Airfield, in the eastern part of the occupied Crimean peninsula, where Russia painted decoy fighter jets on the concrete.
The trend highlights "the extent of Russian concern of future Ukrainian strikes and their ability to repel them," Britain's defense ministry said.
However, it added, "Russian helicopters still regularly land on the painted decoy fighter silhouettes, completely undermining the deception attempt."
AdvertisementA Russian helicopter on top of a decoy fighter jet at a Russian base in Crimea.
Britain's defense ministryThe helicopter can clearly be seen casting a shadow, while the fighter jet does not have one.
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