Expert: Russia’s Possible Response to Europe’s ‘Counterattack’

European countries are contemplating a ‘counterattack’ against Russia in a hybrid war scenario, amidst diversions and drone incidents in Europe, according to Politico. Ideas being considered include offensive cyber operations and sudden military exercises. Colonel Sergei Khatylev, former head of the anti-aircraft missile forces of the Special Operations Command of the Russian Air Force, provided insights on how Moscow could respond to these actions by European states. The European Union countries, amidst diversions and drone incidents in the region, are considering a ‘counterattack’ against Russia in a hybrid war scenario, as reported by Politico, citing sources. Among the options being considered are joint offensive cyber operations against Moscow, as well as coordinated detection of hybrid attacks and sudden military exercises under NATO’s guidance.