Ukrainian forces have deployed advanced US-supplied ADM-160B MALD airborne decoys under the wing of a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker, according to a report by Osinttechnical. These decoys, with a range exceeding 550 miles (900 km), are being used to bait and confuse Russian air defenses. The deployment of MALD decoys suggests Ukraine's ongoing efforts to counter Russian air defense systems, particularly given the heavy use of Ukrainian Flankers in such missions. The specific timing of this deployment in relation to the current date is not specified, but it highlights a significant technological and tactical development in the conflict. Meanwhile, Lithuanian intelligence reported yesterday that upcoming Russia-Belarus military drills are expected to involve significantly fewer troops than in past exercises. The Kyiv Independent cited this assessment from Lithuanian intelligence, indicating a potential shift in the scale or nature of joint military activities between Russia and Belarus.