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Journal : Jurnal Public Policy

Cyber Warfare Strategies in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict (2021-2022): Implications for National Security and Modern Warfare Khoirunnisa, Khoirunnisa; Sugiati, Cristy
Journal Public Policy Vol 10, No 2 (2024): April
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jpp.v10i2.9026

Abstract

This study examines the cyber warfare strategies employed during the 2021-2022 conflict between Russia and Ukraine, focusing on how technological developments in information and communication have influenced this aspect of modern warfare. The conflict escalated as Russia viewed Ukraine's desire to join NATO as a significant threat, leading to a mix of military and non-military strategies, including extensive cyber attacks. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this research analyzes the cyber warfare strategies through the lens of state security, national interest, and cyber security theories. The findings highlight that both Russia and Ukraine utilized Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and hacker groups to damage and disable governmental systems, aiming to disrupt communication and weaken the opponent with minimal costs. Russia's advanced cyber capabilities made Ukraine a vulnerable target, resulting in widespread cyber assaults impacting both civilian and governmental infrastructures. The study concludes that cyber warfare has emerged as a pivotal strategy in modern conflicts, with effects comparable to traditional military tactics. The Russia-Ukraine conflict underscores how cyber strategies can be used to achieve national interests and demonstrates the growing importance of cyber security in contemporary warfare. This conflict also serves as a warning to other nations regarding the vulnerabilities in their cyber defenses.
Co-Authors Achmad Fauzi Afa Dilla Adeliya Agung Y. Nugroho Ahmad Rofii Ahmad, Masnia Ali Akbar Amelia Nova Lestari Andika, Joko Anggarini, Yulianti Anhar Anhar Aprilia, Rara Nasywa Arfensia, Danny Sanjaya Arianti Mahendra Arif Satria Asmawati, Mala Atika Dian Ariana Beti Fitrianingsih Cahyono, Ichwan Christina Lisa Wibowo Clarissa Salsabila Gunawan Darmawan, Hanif Desy Rosmalinda Diana Laila Rahmatillah Didi Jubaidi Eka Prasetiawati Eko Raharjo Elisabeth Ria Jawa Firganefi Firganefi Fitri, Dhella Angelina Fitriani, Lisna Annisa Fransiska, Afiona Fristia Berdian Tamza Hendra Wijayanto Hidajat, Koerniawan Iman, Muhamad Hilmi Ihsanul Irawati Irawati Isnaini Rodiyah Isratulhasanah, Puji Jeane Warahma Guferol Joharis, M Lukiyana, Lukiyana Lu’lu Zahirah Ali Made Fitri Maya Mayasari Basri Muhammad Irsad Muhammad Taqiyuddin Nabila Amaliah Nabila, Firdiyatul Nayla, Annarha Nilam, Nilam Sari Nono Hery Yoenanto Novita Kartika Indah Nugroho, Danu Aji Nur, Nurhayati Nurrahmah, Silva Pardede, Fadhylah Zaini Prasetyo, Sisman Pratiwi, Deby Rabima Rabima Raharjo, Nadhira Inastiti Rahmadan , Yanuar Rahmadan, Yanuar Rajes Khana Rana Aghisna Rangki Astiani Ratna, Edith Reka Andika Risnawaty Juniaty Ristiana, Riris Rosa Triana Wulandari RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Rudi Cahyono Saidah, Andi Saiful Saiful Saliyya Elkayyisa Luthfia Salma Putri Nadipa Salsabila Azzahra Samsul Ode Sari, Silfiyana Sarvika Ananda Fitria Septianti, Lisa Silvi, Minar Siti Marwiyah Sri Henny Indarti Sri Henny Indarti, Sri Henny Sugiati, Cristy Suparno, Suparno Supriyadi, Slamet Suryani Suryani Susilowati Susilowati Syafitri, Syarifah Thifal Augista Ristyanda Tiara, Meza Ulfah Fatmala Rizky Ulis Mayrosa Ullah, Lisa Rohmatul Ummi Zakiyah, Ummi Widyaningrum, Tuti Wijonarko, Panji Wina Pebriani Wisanti Wisanti Zebua, Amin Otoni