Russian forces are reportedly employing a deceptive tactic by painting decoy aircraft on airfields in an attempt to confuse and mislead drone strikes, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Satellite imagery published on December 29 reveals that Russian military personnel created decoy aircraft markings at the Primorsko-Akhtarsk airbase. Analysts suggest this tactic is likely employed to protect combat aircraft, such as the MiG-29 and Su-34, from drone attacks. What proceeded this Russian forces have previously attempted to devise effective means to protect their aircraft and h…