Russian Forces Paint Logistics Vehicles With Zebra Patterns to Counter Drone Threats
Russian forces have begun painting logistics vehicles with zebra patterns to counter Ukrainian strikes on supply lines in Western Russia, Ukraine, and Crimea.
france24.comRussian forces have begun painting their logistics vehicles with zebra patterns. The markings are intended to confuse loitering munitions and one-way attack drones, according to reporting from @sentdefender. The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Main Directorate of Intelligence have increased attacks on Russian logistics lines behind the front.
Strikes have targeted supply routes in Western Russia, Ukraine, and Crimea. The camouflage effort follows the rise in those attacks on rear-area transport.
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