Russian Kh-101 cruise missile seen in Ukraine dispensing flares prior to hitting target.
Separate downed Kh-101 seen with flare dispensers
Ukraine presentation on downed Kh-101 refers to "dipole anti-radar reflectors" consisting of "a stripe [sic; strip] of foil, metalised paper, or fiberglass“ – commonly referred to as chaff
Chaff dispensing remains unconfirmed beyond UKR presentation
Combination of chaff and flares would counter radar and infrared (IR) seeker air defence missiles
Dispensed at terminal phase as these are most likely areas for air defence engagements
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