NATO Warns of Increasing Threat from Russian Hybrid Attacks

Officials caution that unconventional assaults, including sabotage and cyberattacks, could lead to significant casualties or economic damage.

NATO official James Appathurai highlighted a 'real prospect' of Russian hybrid attacks causing substantial casualties or severe economic harm.
Hybrid warfare tactics include sabotage, cyberattacks, and disruption of critical infrastructure, such as undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.
Recent incidents, including damage to power and data cables near Finland, are under investigation, with links to Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet.'
NATO is revising its hybrid warfare strategy to define clearer thresholds for allied responses, including potential military action.
The alliance has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Baltic Sea to safeguard critical infrastructure and deter future threats.