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Why target infrastructure?

Vital infrastructure includes things like power grids, transport systems, and communication networks that a country relies on to function. Targeting these can cause widespread disruption, panic, and economic damage without direct military confrontation. Macron's focus on safeguarding these locations shows how vulnerable modern societies are to such attacks.

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