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Whitaker Warns NATO Against Hybrid Warfare, Cites Drone Attack

9/6/2026

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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker warned NATO members must not tolerate hybrid warfare.
He cited the August 5 drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, which Berlin blamed on Russia, as especially concerning.
He warned critical infrastructure, especially energy assets, could be targeted and should be monitored by national authorities.
He said responses are mainly national, but the United States will stand by allies confronting hybrid actions.

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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker warned NATO members must not tolerate hybrid warfare.
He cited the August 5 drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, which Berlin blamed on Russia, as especially concerning.
He warned critical infrastructure, especially energy assets, could be targeted and should be monitored by national authorities.
He said responses are mainly national, but the United States will stand by allies confronting hybrid actions.