France is preparing for an escalation of hybrid warfare from Russia
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French intelligence services are considering the fall of 2027 as a possible period for large-scale Russian attacks. Against this backdrop, French President Emmanuel Macron has instructed to prepare measures to protect critical infrastructure from drones and cyberattacks.
This was reported by Anadolu Agency .
A confidential French intelligence memo mentions the possibility of Russian attacks in the fall of 2027. Previously, French services considered a scenario of possible escalation for 2030.
Potential targets could include power plants and power grids, railways, telecommunications networks, and drinking water supply facilities.
Alain Christienne, a former deputy director of French military intelligence, said one hypothetical scenario could be the use of a drone carrying explosives against a French defense industry facility. He said it could be difficult to establish Russian involvement in such an attack.
On September 19, Macron held a confidential meeting with presidential candidates and political party leaders. He named the growing Russian hybrid threat to France and Europe as the topic of the talks.
The French government will prepare a plan to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive objects of the defense-industrial and technological base from drone attacks and cyberattacks.
The government also instructed prefects to create security and defense groups with the participation of local police, intelligence services, the military, education authorities, businesses, and emergency services.
By the way, Germany has begun preparing hospitals for a possible military conflict with Russia . The Bundeswehr has estimated that in the event of war, up to a thousand wounded soldiers could be brought to the country every day.
The UK government has begun work on an updated wartime contingency plan and is urging citizens to prepare for possible major changes to their daily lives. In particular, Britons are advised to stock up on drinking water and canned goods.
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