Photo emerges of Su-34 fighter-bomber covered with tires days after Russian bombers were spotted with the same

• A photo surfaced online showing a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber covered in tires.
• The photo appeared just days after satellite images showed Russian bombers also covered in tires.
• While it's unclear why, the strategy could be aimed at defending against drone and missile attacks.

Just days after satellite images showed Russian bombers covered in rows of car tires, a photo has emerged online of a Su-34 fighter-bomber getting the same treatment.

The theories surrounding this apparent defensive strategy are abundant, especially as it seemingly spreads to more aircraft across the Russian Air Force. The approach comes after drone strikes have bombarded Russian air bases, costing the country both bombers and airlift planes.