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Cyber Operations and Hybrid Conflict In Ukraine: Evidence From The Global Terrorism Database And State Linked Cyber Campaigns

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/raft-2026-0003 | Journal eISSN: 3100-5071 | Journal ISSN: 3100-5063
Language: English
Page range: 27 - 37
Submitted on: Oct 30, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 21, 2026
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Published on: Mar 17, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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