New disguised transponder decoys escape the notice of the Ukrainian forces thinking it was unexploded ordnance.
The system would allow a gap to fire missiles by fooling defenses against them. It is only one of the weapon systems developed in the modernization of the Russian federation.
Kyiv Under Missile Barrage
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the operation that followed a rollout of forces in the borders controlled by pro-Russian provinces.
Next came the missile barrage of cities with short-range ballistic missiles supposed to be fired from Russia or its ally Belarus, the Express reported.
The projectiles struck their targets in the cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv that most of the time hit. It seems the Russian has a new system that is unpredictable by the west.
Russians used their Iskander-M missiles to hammer their target, said US defense officials in the New York Times. The US has yet to deploy an equivalent of the Russian rocket that travels at Mach 6 to 7.
Russia has gotten smart by firing decoys using these missile systems not used until now; that send out conflicting signals masking the actual missiles on approach.
Russia's Sneaky Weapons
The physical description of the devices is a foot long and with a transmitter sending intermittent signals similar to the Iskander.
It is deceptively simple that these decoys used to scramble all defenses by giving contradicting signals on the ground level; while lessening the chance of missiles interception by electronic means.
It has been found in vast numbers all over Ukrainian targets in the last few days; this disguised transponder decoys tech is stealthy and straightforward.
According to sources, the locals thought it was unexploded cluster bombs in earlier reports, cited the Telegraph.
Experts suggest the method is the first time applied to an active conflict. Former bomb technician and disposal expert, ex-British Army man 'Richard Stevens' said it was the first time he saw such a use of decoys. It is to him a rare chance to see such a weapon.
Anti-nuclear weapons expert Professor Jeffrey Lewis from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies; added the Russians are serious now, and it would be something to consider.
The US intelligence community is looking at it closely and examining it. The Collective Awareness showed a picture of the decoys to Unexploded Ordnance that is white with orange bases.
Intel says the Iskander-M missiles have a middle range of 450 kilometers, in range of the Ukrainian border, and are capable of standoff striking distances. But, those sold by the Kremlin have diminished range to those it was sold to. Decoys enhance missile penetration which is only available for the Russian army's use, not for sale to others.
Prof. Lewis remarked the decoys were used as instructed by the Kremlin. Now they are known to NATO.
The Russians thought that bypassing defenses allowed their projectile salvoes to hit by using these devices. Although now that it is out in the open, these penetrative aids can be countered.
Disguised transponder decoys that confuse the local defense by cluttering electronic systems and sensors give the hypersonic Iskander a better chance of striking targets.
