Europe failing to deter Russia’s ‘hybrid’ war, warn defence officials
- Posted on September 6, 2026
- By Financial Times
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NATO faces mounting criticism over its inadequate response to Russia's escalating hybrid warfare tactics targeting European infrastructure. A recent thwarted drone assault on a German airport exemplifies Moscow's persistent provocations and the alliance's defensive gaps. Military analysts warn that current countermeasures remain insufficient to deter coordinated attacks on critical facilities, highlighting urgent needs for enhanced surveillance, rapid response protocols, and unified European defense strategies to address this evolving security threat.
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