The Russian invaders began to use mock-ups of the Lancets in positions from which they carried out real launches of loitering munitions.

This was reported on X (Twitter) by @externalPilot.

The published images reveal a prepared position for launching loitering munitions of the Lancet type.

Additionally, there are several models of these same loitering munitions, which theoretically should attract the attention of Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance.

According to the author of the post, despite the placement of mock-ups in these positions, this does not prevent the enemy from using these positions for real launches.

It should be noted that the number of cases of use of Lancets at the front has decreased significantly. Perhaps this is due to Ukrainian attacks on the Russian defense industry objects.

In addition, it can be associated with a blow to the enterprise Zagorsk Optical-Mechanical Plant (ZOMZ), which produced optical sensors ordered by the Russian army.

It should be noted that the connection between ZOMZ and ZALA Aero Group is unproven.

In addition, this may also be due to the elimination of the reconnaissance UAV crews, which Militarnyi repeatedly reported during September-October.

For the war against Ukraine, the Russian invaders use two generations of Lancet drones, known under the Izdelie 52 designation and its sequel, Izdelie 51.

To use a drone, a drone control station is deployed by the crew in the form of a case and a catapult for launch.

As Militarnyi reported earlier, Ukraine announced the launch of mass production of loitering munitions similar to Russian Lancets.