MI5 Chief Warns UK Must Bolster Defences Against Russian Hybrid Warfare
· World · Bloomberg, The Independent, Times of India
The head of MI5 warned that Britain must prepare for escalating hybrid warfare tests from Russia, stating the threat level has risen significantly. The domestic security service is diverting more resources toward hostile state threats than at any point in its history. The warning comes as Russia continues to target UK critical infrastructure and societal resilience. The MI5 director emphasized that national resilience is now the paramount security priority.
Why it matters
British citizens face increased vulnerability to cyber attacks, disinformation campaigns, and physical sabotage targeting essential services. The shift in resource allocation means reduced capacity to address other domestic security issues.
Read the original report — Bloomberg
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