While bullets and bombs fly on the frontline, The Sun investigates the war of deception Vladimir Putin is waging as part of his invasion of Ukraine. In the latest episode of Battle Plans Exposed, military analyst Philip Ingram examines the "smoke and mirrors" strategies being exploited by the Russian tyrant. The former Nato planner reveals how the relentless meatgrinder and drone strikes pale in comparison to disinformation and deception tactics being deployed by Russian forces. Fake armies, ghost signals and espionage are all examples of Putin's war of "trickery and deceit", the expert says. He also sheds light on Russia's information war, which sees Mad Vlad manipulating his own population - as well as the entire world. "Russia's global information war and core part of its military doctrine is designed to shape world opinion and justify its aggression," he reveals. Ingram then lays bare the underhanded tactics being utilised in Putin's war - including inflatable tanks and fighter jets painted onto airfields. Finally, the expert reviews historical case studies - such as the D-Day landings and Operation Mincemeat - in order to highlight just how important deception is. The military intelligence officer firstly analyses how Russians use invisibility cloaks to avoid the sight of Ukrainian drones. But he emphasises that these jackets do not remove heat signatures, and are therefore not as effective as many think. Ingram also explains "false flag operations" - attacks which are orchestrated by Russia but then blamed on Ukrainians. Putin's forces use mass disinformation campaigns and social media to convince locals that Ukraine is behind assaults on civilian infrastructure. The expert then takes a deep dive into espionage efforts being carried out by both Ukrainians and Russians. Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:35 Deception examples in Ukraine 03:43 Fake armies 06:10 Operational deception in Ukraine 07:39 Russia baiting NATO in the air 08:24 The Sun onboard typhoon mission 08:56 Why Putin makes risky moves 09:51 Salisbury poisoning 11:05 Russia’s information war 11:45 Bucha massacre: Dismiss, Distort, Distract 13:13 Putin's most important target 14:37 Military history: D-Day landings 15:37 Operation Mincemeat 17:07 Kosovo: $100,000 microwaves 17:50 Conclusion The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #Ukraine #russia #military

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