NATO says it has prepared response options to Russian cyber and hybrid threats
NATO announced it has prepared response measures against Russian cyber and hybrid attacks and urged more aid for Ukraine.
At a United Nations-related event in New York, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that the alliance has developed a range of response options to counter Russian cyber operations and other hybrid threats. He emphasized that NATO members must remain calm while urging countries worldwide to boost assistance for Ukraine. Rutte added that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in a tough position and will not succeed in the Ukrainian conflict.
His comments came after Danish military intelligence released a risk analysis warning of likely hybrid attacks against Western interests, including sabotage, cyber strikes on critical services, and disinformation campaigns. The alliance says it is prepared to implement the measures if needed to preserve its strength. The briefing highlighted the ongoing concern over Russia’s potential escalation in the cyber domain.
Why it matters
NATO's readiness signals heightened security risks for Europe and underscores the need for continued support to Ukraine.
How this story developed
- Sep 23 Russian Mi-8 helicopter briefly breaches Polish airspace near Braniewo
- Sep 24 Polish authorities have kept air‑defence systems on heightened alert.
- Sep 24 U.S. intelligence has warned that Russia could launch 600-km range drones from commercial vessels against targets in Spain, France and Italy.
- Sep 24 The briefing added that the drones may be catapulted from merchant ships 200‑300 km offshore.
- Sep 24 NATO boosted intelligence sharing and warned Spain, France and Italy of possible long‑range drone attacks launched from merchant vessels.
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