Macron orders France to prepare its critical infrastructure for drone and cyberattacks amid a growing ‘Russian hybrid threat’
French President Emmanuel Macron said he has ordered his government to draw up a plan to protect critical infrastructure — including defense industry sites — from drone attacks and cyberattacks as Russia’s hybrid threat grows.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to safeguard critical infrastructure from drone and cyberattacks, citing an escalation in Russia's hybrid threat. Speaking at the Élysée Palace following a meeting with French political party leaders, Macron stated that the threat has grown in recent weeks. He vowed that any such attacks would be met with a response.
Additionally, Macron accused Russia of attempting to intimidate European nations and undermine support for Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk had previously warned that Russia was planning hybrid strikes, including missile and drone attacks, against countries backing Ukraine. Tusk described these strikes as "accidental" in nature and aimed at weakening NATO's resolve to act against aggression toward a member state.
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