Russia's unconventional warfare against Europe has intensified significantly, with hostile cyber operations and sabotage activities almost quadrupling in 2025. A new analysis from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reveals a concerted campaign targeting critical infrastructure, aiming to destabilize governments and weaken support for Ukraine. This "shadow war" operates below the threshold of declared conflict yet inflicts substantial cumulative damage across the continent
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Cyber operations are increasingly viewed as a preparatory measure to influence the battlespace before conventional air or ground forces engage. Critical infrastructure such as power grids, communication networks, and information systems has become a strategic target. Disrupting these can impede decision-making, degrade defensive capabilities, and create openings for traditional military units. Recent reports from events concerning US cyber-attacks on Caracas in Venezuela and speculation about
