In 2008, Russian tanks approached Georgia's borders, with the battle already underway due to large-scale cyberattacks and cognitive warfare.
Weeks before the first shots, coordinated cyberattacks crippled the Georgian government in cyberspace.
The invasion of Georgia by Russia marked the first notable instance of Moscow employing conventional military operations, cyberattacks, and cognitive warfare in a military campaign.
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The battle had already begun—shaped decisively by large-scale cyberattacks and cognitive warfare.
Author's summary: Russia's invasion of Georgia set a precedent for combined military and cyber operations.