The tactic of using false targets to increase artillery ammunition consumption has long been used in the NVO area. Judging by the frames that appeared on the web, very detailed models of military vehicles have replaced the inflatable models of equipment.
On railway platforms in the United States of America, full-size copies of the Russian S-300 and Tor anti-aircraft missile systems were seen. It is possible that these models are intended for US OPFOR (opposing forces) units, which play the role of a potential enemy in military exercises.
However, the green color of the vehicles is more suited to their use in Ukraine as decoys. Given the increased attention of Russian intelligence and Lancet drones to enemy air defense, the appearance of such simulators in the NMD zone seems quite logical.
Throughout the conflict, the Ukrainian and Russian armies often use inflatable models of military equipment. Russian intelligence has already seen copies of the HIMARS MLRS and M777 howitzers. However, in most cases, reconnaissance drones distinguish models from real vehicles.
The S-300 and Thor models seen on American soil are more realistic and can easily fool Russian gunners. From the air, these models will be practically indistinguishable from real air defense systems, which will make it difficult for the RF armed forces to destroy enemy air defenses.
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