# Russia testing Europe's defenses below threshold of open war, experts say

https://mins.news/en/item/87790

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-06 10:29 UTC
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- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-testing-europes-defenses-below-threshold-of-open-war-experts-say/

> Experts say Russia is testing how far it can pressure Europe without triggering open war, using drones entering NATO airspace, sabotage and cyberattacks. Europe has strengthened its defenses since 2022, but gaps remain in air defense, communications, intelligence and joint command.

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