Summary
Ukraine uses fake military equipment to trick Russian forces in the ongoing conflict. These decoys, made from materials like wood and inflatable materials, make it appear as if Ukraine has more real weapons than it does. The goal is to make Russia waste its resources on attacking these fake targets.
Key Facts
- Ukraine uses fake tanks, guns, and other military equipment to fool Russian forces.
- A video showed a Ukrainian soldier laughing at a destroyed fake tank.
- These decoys include inflatable models and flat-pack imitations that are easy to set up.
- Volunteers in Ukraine help produce these decoys, including models of M777 howitzers.
- A group named Na Chasi has made about 160 M777 models for the Ukrainian army.
- Some Ukrainian decoys have been hit multiple times but are quickly repaired and reused.
- Proper placement of decoys can trick even experienced military personnel.
- The use of decoys aims to waste Russian resources on attacking fake equipment.
