Meaning of maskirovka | Babel Free

Definitions

A set of procedures designed to confuse, mislead, and camouflage oneself from the enemy.

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Examples

“Surprise is a key ingredient in maskirovka and the clandestine forces which occupied Crimea last February certainly delivered that.”

“And the key to informational struggle was maskirovka—subterfuge—the manipulation of the enemy's picture of reality.”

“As for Syrski’s remarks, a more likely interpretation is that the general is engaged in some simple misdirection – a version of maskirovka – a Russian military concept that encompasses western notions of operational secrecy with simple deception.”

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