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What are 'hybrid attacks'?
Hybrid attacks are a mix of conventional and unconventional tactics, often designed to cause disruption without direct military confrontation. In this story, they could involve sabotage and arson, potentially targeting UK sites connected to Ukraine. Russia might use these methods to destabilise the UK and undermine its support for Ukraine, making it harder to trace back to the Kremlin.
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