The elements of hybrid war (on the example of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict)

Abstract

The article is a continuation of the national scientific exploration devoted to the essence and nature of a new type of war - hybrid. It is emphasized that the term «hybrid war» is perfectly suited for describing the present form of conflict, which is characterized by an uncertain and blurred nature, where traditional forms of war are intertwined with organized crime, terrorism and irregular conflicts. In the study are analyzed the elements of the hybrid war, in particular the use of quasimilitary, diplomatic, information, economic and other means to achieve strategic political goals. Each of these means, both military and non-military, is regarded as a weapon and used in hostilities. It іs explained that each of the elements of the hybrid war is not new and used in one way or another in most conflicts. However, the feature of modern hybrid wars is a dynamic and gradual combination of all elements, less emphasis on military confrontation and, at the same time, an increase the weight of information confrontation.