Russia is weaponizing uncertainty and chaos.

Russia is weaponizing uncertainty and chaos.

Drone incursions into European airspace are multiplying as Russia jams GPS signals.

"There is a component of mental or psychological warfare from Russia: intentionally redirecting Ukrainian drones, essentially hijacking them, to spook European populations, create a more immediate sense of the risk of war, and ultimately undermine support for Ukraine," explains Ondrej Ditrych to Euronews.

Russia is operating simultaneously in the physical and cognitive domains, weaponising both drones and disinformation to generate disruption and fear.

Europe must respond by strengthening its air defence capabilities, enhancing resilience against hybrid threats and investing in civilian preparedness, he adds.

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