Russian invasion forces are trying to deceive the Ukrainian military in the area of Krynky on the east bank of Kherson Oblast with the help of dummy soldiers, a member of the Ukrainian Defense Forces reported on his Telegram channel Hovoryat Snayper on Dec. 21.
  • datendefekt@lemmy.ml
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    6 months ago

    I don’t get the rationale behind that. Even if the IFV were remote controlled and they didn’t have to send the crew on a suicide run, what exactly is gained? The vehicle gets destroyed either way. One that could be better used elsewhere.

    • Brainsploosh@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Strategic deception when probing or covering another advance.

      Could also be a way to expend Ukrainian supplies, especially artillery that has limited ammo and could be tempted by a juicy vehicle.