# Mysterious arson, cyberattacks and armed drones: Russia expands hybrid operations against Ukraine supporters

https://mins.news/en/item/32712

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-26 07:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-26/russia-is-escalating-hybrid-attacks-and-europe-has-no-answer

> Russia is expanding hybrid operations against countries that support Ukraine, ranging from mysterious arson cases and cyberattacks to armed drones. Europe has been caught without a plan to respond.

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