No, airborne decoy in the heat of war, to suck up our offensive assets, don't fall for it !!!
These SOB's especially this slimeball don't ever give us a gift and if they do, beware of Greeks bearing Trojans...
There is absolutely no advantage for even the slightest hint that anyone at WH level knew about this. This is preemptive damage control.
“Don’t fall for it” indeed.