The Influence of the Battlespace in Modern Military Conflict on the Security of States
By: Nicolae Chimerciuc and Fiodor Timercan
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Language: English
Page range: 162 - 173
Submitted on: Apr 15, 2026
Accepted on: May 27, 2026
Published on: Jun 26, 2026
Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
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