Tubeless tyres are easier and faster to repair in most situations. A small puncture can usually be fixed with a plug kit without removing the wheel, allowing riders to resume their journey quickly. 

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<p>Russia has covered their combat aircraft with car tyres in a bid to blunt any possible Ukrainian drone attacks in their military fields, a move that has been described as ‘bizarre’ and ‘unusual’.</p>

<p>The development was confirmed by CNN which cited satellite images taken by Maxar Technologies purportedly showing two Tu-95 strategic bombers with car tires on top of the airframes at the Engels Airbase, deep inside Russia.</p>

<p>Engels is one of Russia’s crucial airbases, serving as the home base for the 121st and 184th Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiments. It is reportedly responsible for operating the Russian Aerospace Forces’ Tu-160M Blackjack and Tu-95M Bear strategic bombers, respectively.</p>

<p>It is believed that increased drone and missile attacks by Ukraine forced Russia to this unusual approach.</p>

<p>On December 5, 2022, the base faced an attack in the early hours, in which two Tu-95s were damaged. On December 26, 2022, another attack on the Engels airbase claimed the lives of three Russian Armed Forces officers.</p>

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<p>Experts argue that this is just a crude attempt at not only adding an extra layer of protection but also to reduce the visibility of the aircraft at night.</p>

<p>“It may reduce the thermal signature for exposed strategic aviation assets placed on airfield aprons, but they will still be observable under infrared cameras,” Francisco Serra-Martins of drone manufacturer One Way Aerospace told CNN.</p>

<p>The Ukrainian forces have been using drones manufactured by One Way Aerospace.</p>

<p>Echoing similar sentiments, another expert argued that it may have little to no impact.</p>

<p>“While it seems pretty goofy, they seem to be trying to do the best they can to up-armour the planes that are otherwise sitting ducks. Whether it works depends on what the warhead is on the missile/drone,” Steffan Watkins, an open-source research consultant who tracks aircraft and ships, told CNN.</p>

<p>A NATO military official, on the condition of anonymity, confirmed to CNN that the alliance was aware of this use of tyres.</p>

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<p>“We believe it’s meant to protect against drones,” the official told CNN. “We don’t know if this will have any effect.”</p>

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<p>Notably, this is not the first time that Russia resorted to such an unconventional method to safeguard its military assets against Ukrainian attacks.</p>

<p>In one instance, the Russian Navy applied paint&nbsp;to the front and rear sections of its Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates due to the persistent maritime drone attacks on these warships while anchored in the harbour in the Black Sea.</p>

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Russia has covered their combat aircraft with car tyres in a bid to blunt any possible Ukrainian drone attacks in their military fields, a move that has been described as ‘bizarre’ and ‘unusual’.

Russia has covered their combat aircraft with car tyres in a bid to blunt any possible Ukrainian drone attacks in their military fields, a move that has been described as ‘bizarre’ and ‘unusual’. The development was confirmed by CNN which cited satellite images taken by Maxar Technologies purportedly showing two Tu-95 strategic bombers with car tires on top of the airframes at the Engels Airbase, deep inside Russia. Engels is one of Russia’s crucial airbases, serving as the home base for the 121st and 184th Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiments. It is reportedly responsible for operating the Russian Aerospace Forces’ Tu-160M Blackjack and Tu-95M Bear strategic bombers, respectively. It is believed that increased drone and missile attacks by Ukraine forced Russia to this unusual approach. On December 5, 2022, the base faced an attack in the early hours, in which two Tu-95s were damaged. On December 26, 2022, another attack on the Engels airbase claimed the lives of three Russian Armed Forces officers. Brace yourselves, because russians have once again showcased unparalleled innovation. What you are looking at is a satellite image featuring a TU-95 strategic bomber covered with car tires. According to them, this should protect strategic bombers from drones pic.twitter.com/ZjDDzRPOWf — Tatarigami_UA (@Tatarigami_UA) September 3, 2023 × Crude attempt to deter attacks Experts argue that this is just a crude attempt at not only adding an extra layer of protection but also to reduce the visibility of the aircraft at night. “It may reduce the thermal signature for exposed strategic aviation assets placed on airfield aprons, but they will still be observable under infrared cameras,” Francisco Serra-Martins of drone manufacturer One Way Aerospace told CNN. The Ukrainian forces have been using drones manufactured by One Way Aerospace. Echoing similar sentiments, another expert argued that it may have little to no impact. “While it seems pretty goofy, they seem to be trying to do the best they can to up-armour the planes that are otherwise sitting ducks. Whether it works depends on what the warhead is on the missile/drone,” Steffan Watkins, an open-source research consultant who tracks aircraft and ships, told CNN. A NATO military official, on the condition of anonymity, confirmed to CNN that the alliance was aware of this use of tyres. Also read | US President Joe Biden tests Covid negative, all set to visit India on Sept 7 for G20 Summit “We believe it’s meant to protect against drones,” the official told CNN. “We don’t know if this will have any effect.” Also read | Nigerian president might lose power even before G20 convenes in Delhi Notably, this is not the first time that Russia resorted to such an unconventional method to safeguard its military assets against Ukrainian attacks. In one instance, the Russian Navy applied paint to the front and rear sections of its Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates due to the persistent maritime drone attacks on these warships while anchored in the harbour in the Black Sea. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A viral video of the world's 'lowest car', which has no doors and tyres, has left netizens shocked. In a world of technological advancements, where companies have been working hard to create stylish cars with different features and designs, a video of the "world's smallest car" has left the internet amazed.<br />
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Many people on social media platforms have been fascinated by the remarkable car and are appreciating the creativity behind the unbelievable design in an industry where automobiles continue to change constantly to accommodate different budgets.</p>

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<p>An account&nbsp;with the name “Massimo” shared the video on Twitter. In the viral video, a cyan-coloured car is seen moving on the road. Looking at the car, it is difficult to accept that it is actually a vehicle since it does not have tyres or doors.<br />
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People, who are standing and watching the car, seemed to be surprised to see the front bonnet flap gliding smoothly along the road, as windows remain on all sides.</p>

<h2><strong>Robot, GoPro camera installed</strong></h2>

<p>Originally, the video was posted by the YouTube channel Caramagheddon. The channel has documented the broken car's transformation into what is now called the “world's lowest car”.<br />
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A robot has been installed and positioned carefully on a robust wooden board and the designer has added the GoPro camera to the front of the car&nbsp;to assure that there is a clear path which is free of obstructions.</p>

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<p>"The lowest car in the world," states the caption of the post. From the time it has been shared on the microblogging platform, the post has garnered 37 million views and 11.4 lakh likes.</p>

<h2><strong>Reactions flow</strong></h2>

<p>"I wonder what will happen when it encounters a speed bump," wrote a user. "This looks like a GTA glitch," added another person.</p>

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<p>"If it's car then im richest man in the world,” commented the user. "What is the use of such a car?" asked another person. "Must have been invented by Mr. Bean for Mr. Bean,” commented a user.<br />
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A viral video of the world's 'lowest car', which has no doors and tyres, has left netizens shocked. In a world of technological advancements, where companies have been working hard to create stylish cars with different features and designs, a video of the "world's smallest car" has left the internet amazed.

A viral video of the world's 'lowest car', which has no doors and tyres, has left netizens shocked. In a world of technological advancements, where companies have been working hard to create stylish cars with different features and designs, a video of the "world's smallest car" has left the internet amazed. Many people on social media platforms have been fascinated by the remarkable car and are appreciating the creativity behind the unbelievable design in an industry where automobiles continue to change constantly to accommodate different budgets. ALSO READ | AI on the road: Mercedes drivers may soon have ChatGPT in their cars An account with the name “Massimo” shared the video on Twitter. In the viral video, a cyan-coloured car is seen moving on the road. Looking at the car, it is difficult to accept that it is actually a vehicle since it does not have tyres or doors. People, who are standing and watching the car, seemed to be surprised to see the front bonnet flap gliding smoothly along the road, as windows remain on all sides. Robot, GoPro camera installed Originally, the video was posted by the YouTube channel Caramagheddon. The channel has documented the broken car's transformation into what is now called the “world's lowest car”. A robot has been installed and positioned carefully on a robust wooden board and the designer has added the GoPro camera to the front of the car to assure that there is a clear path which is free of obstructions. The lowest car in the world [📹 carmagheddon (IT): https://t.co/9z0IrZySua]pic.twitter.com/AvExqIFJnA — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) June 25, 2023 × "The lowest car in the world," states the caption of the post. From the time it has been shared on the microblogging platform, the post has garnered 37 million views and 11.4 lakh likes. Reactions flow "I wonder what will happen when it encounters a speed bump," wrote a user. "This looks like a GTA glitch," added another person. WATCH | Gravitas: US certifies world's first flying car "If it's car then im richest man in the world,” commented the user. "What is the use of such a car?" asked another person. "Must have been invented by Mr. Bean for Mr. Bean,” commented a user. "Is it called a car ( extracted from carriage) if it cannot carry any passengers?" stated another user. "That looks so unreal," wrote a user. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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