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The pattern of these incursions underscores a key strategic approach: Chaos and uncertainty. These low-level, deniable operations are not meant for outright destruction but are calibrated to:
Erode public confidence in government and military institutions.
Test NATO and European defenses, revealing vulnerabilities.
Disrupt civilian life, flights, and energy supplies.
Divide public opinion and distract nations from other pressing issues.
By deploying swarms of drones over strategic points, adversaries aim to force a binary choice—either escalate by shooting down the drones, risking escalation, or let them pass, appearing weak. The outcome often results in airports canceling flights, power grids rattled, and growing public anxiety.