During the U.S. military's rescue operation for the missing pilot, a three-dimensional, multi-line tactic was employed, implementing "denial" around the target area.
Satellite imagery confirms that approximately 28 craters appeared along the road leading to Bardarzan Airfield in Isfahan Province—the location where the U.S. aircraft crashed.
Each crater has a diameter of about 9 meters.
The distribution pattern indicates these were deliberately placed to cut off Iran’s military access routes, preventing Revolutionary Guard or Basij militia vehicles from approaching during the U.S. rescue operation.
To cover the evacuation of rescue Marines, in addition to creating craters, the U.S. forces also disrupted communications during the mission.
Meanwhile, MQ-9 "Reaper" drones were tasked with engaging moving ground targets, ensuring the safety of the rescue personnel.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861550010615947/
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