Ukraine has developed an “invisibility cloak” to hide troops and equipment from Russian drones as the Ukrainian military wages its ongoing counteroffensive in an effort to recapture territory, according to UK online news outlet inews.
What does the ‘cloak’ look like?
The “cloak” is made of a black plasticized material, according to inews, which feels a bit like a tarp used for camping. It can shield the heat signal emitted by human beings or military equipment, which renders them invisible to infrared sensors or thermal sensors used by Russian drones.
An STE spokesperson told inews: “There have been cases of using Phantom Skin not only for its intended purpose such as masking soldiers but also as a cover for wounded soldiers to shield them from the ‘all-seeing’ eye of night vision cameras installed on drones before evacuation from the battlefield. The gratitude of the wounded warriors saved with the help of Phantom Skin is especially valuable.”
The representative concluded by saying: “The most rewarding aspect is receiving words of thanks from users at the hottest points of military operations. These words of gratitude serve as true testimonials to the life-saving protection it provides.”
