NATO warns it may hit Russia first as hybrid attacks intensify

NATO is considering more proactive measures in response to Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks, sabotage operations and airspace violations — steps that could extend to what officials describe as a potential “pre-emptive strike” on Russian targets.

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of NATO’s Military Committee, told the Financial Times that the alliance is reassessing its traditionally reactive posture as Europe faces a surge in hybrid incidents linked to Russia. Recent cases include the severing of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, widespread cyber intrusions across the continent, and drone activity near allied borders.

“We are studying everything… On cyber, we are kind of reactive,” Dragone said. “Being more aggressive or being proactive instead of reactive is something that we are thinking about.”

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