An increase in Russian hybrid operations indicates that Putin understands the situation and is applying more pressure on the NATO alliance. Understanding Russia’s hybrid warIn the last post we discussed Russian hybrid operations, using the work of Australian strategist, David Kilcullen to help interpret the situation. Russia’s hybrid war is part of a wider strategyThe situation is simple, Russia’s ground campaign in Ukraine is failing so their hybrid war against Ukraine’s supporters needs to escalate. Intruding into NATO airspace is an escalationRussia’s intrusions into NATO countries airspace are an escalation within the framework of Russia’s hybrid campaign. Russia aims to use a hybrid campaign to reduce the support Ukraine receives from its NATO partners.