Flares could be a defensive maneuver too, if it wasn't already jammed and flying on autopilot. Not sure if the video controls are a different frequency from the flight controls, because the plane isn't making sudden maneuvers to avoid it, while the camera is looking around.
Video showing the fuel dump maneuver! (real/cgi? looks pretty good)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11867257/Moment-Russian-fighter-crashes-drone-international-airspace-Black-Sea.html#v-3071263445848207820
edit: If that footage is genuine, then those Russian pilots are boss!
He could have dropped a couple flairs and watched it go down in flames.
Flares could be a defensive maneuver too, if it wasn't already jammed and flying on autopilot. Not sure if the video controls are a different frequency from the flight controls, because the plane isn't making sudden maneuvers to avoid it, while the camera is looking around.