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Johanna Urbancik

Hybrid war or holy war: Do IS and Russia share the same playbook?

Russia is reportedly using so-called "low-level agents" in its hybrid warfare against the West – ordinary civilians recruited, often via social media, to carry out relatively minor acts of espionage and sabotage.

These acts can include arson, photographing or filming military or critical infrastructure, or even sending parcel bombs. The goal is always the same: to create chaos and insecurity among the population.

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