Illegal Armed Formations as a Tool for Hybrid Warfare

In: Visnyk of the Lviv University. Series International Relations, Issue 48

Abstract

There are many tools to achieve the goals of a hybrid war. And to say that they are well known and studied is false.One of them is the newly formed armed forces. The article deals with the emergence and development of illegal armed groups as one of the main tools for achieving the goal of hybrid warfare in Ukraine.And especially the implementation of integrated and related preparatory and executive activities of the country – aggressor in the development of the internal military-political situation in Ukraine and the external environment. To continue the fight against illegal armed groups have been made some recommendations. Key words: an armed conflict; illegal armed groups; a hybrid warfare; a guerrilla warfare; the tactics; the Armed forces of Ukraine.