Ukraine ‘develops real-life invisibility cloak’ to hide soldiers from thermal cameras

Ukraine has reportedly developed a real-life 'invisibility cloak' that can hide soldiers from thermal cameras thanks to its unique properties that block heat signature radiation.The images show two men standing next to each other, with a third, on the left, barely visible at all thanks to the new cloak.The images were obtained from Mykhailo Fedorov, the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, on Wednesday, October 4, along with a statement saying: 'Have you ever read about invisibility cloaks in fairy tales? Well, Ukrainians made it.'The cloak blocks heat radiation and makes defenders invisible to Russian thermal cameras. It will help our soldiers work effectively during the night.'The images were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine along with a statement saying: 'According to Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukrainians have created an invisibility cloak that blocks heat radiation and makes soldiers invisible to thermal imaging cameras and drones with thermal imaging cameras.'The development has been successfully tested in the field and can be effective in the work of snipers or CCO groups performing combat missions.'Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, in what the Kremlin is still calling a 'special military operation'.