Occupiers Disguise Military Vehicles as Civilian: Repainting in Henichesk to Match Local Colors.

New Camouflage Tactic for Military Equipment in Henichesk

According to UATV: In the Russian-occupied city of Henichesk, a new deception strategy has emerged. Occupying forces are repainting their vehicles in civilian shades—blue, white, and red—to make them resemble ordinary cars and trucks. This effort aims to hide military assets in plain sight.

A source from the partisan group 'Atesh' reported that occupation commanders are shifting their military logistics to civilian transport. This change follows Ukrainian drone strikes on the R-280 highway, which forced Russian troops to seek alternative ways to sustain their operations.

“A white UAZ 'Patriot' won’t just drive around near the front line for no reason,” the 'Atesh' agent noted.

Heightened Risk for Civilians

According to 'Atesh', this practice puts Ukrainian civilians in greater danger, as occupiers disguise military targets as non-military vehicles.

“No one is fooled by this cheap trick—everyone sees everything,” the agent emphasized, dismissing the attempt as futile.

This shift in Russian military tactics in Henichesk reflects their adaptation to evolving battlefield conditions, particularly in response to strikes by Ukrainian forces. Using civilian colors to camouflage military hardware underscores their desire to avoid detection and destruction, though such a strategy may inadvertently increase risks for non-combatants. As tensions in the region escalate, monitoring the occupiers' next moves and their impact on residents' safety remains critical.