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Why were crude S-300/400 decoys, first identified in 2023, placed in new and existing Russian air defense positions?
And what are the reasons for using crude decoys?
My considerations.
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What is the difference between an elaborate decoy and a crude decoy?
Simply put, it is the shape of the launching pad.
Crude decoys have a connected launch pad and are perfectly rectangular. The elaborate decoy, however, is trapezoidal, like a real TEL.
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In what situations are crude decoys used?
From the decoy placements I have been able to identify, the following can be derived 1) They are deployed for new air defense positions 2) To cheat the dispersion of forces 3) To cheat a reduction in force