Abstract

Investigated the specifi formation of the theory of «hybrid war» in modern scientifi discourse. Analyzes the political, economic, diplomatic, military and informational aspects of hybrid struggle in Ukrainian conditions. In political science there is a constant search for new scientifi theories can adequately describe and analyze the changes in the socio-political relations. One of these theories, which now has considerable heuristic potential, can be called the theory of «hybrid war», which in modern Ukrainian conditions of particular importance. Each hybrid war is a multidimensional process that combines traditional forms of violence, cyberwar, terrorism, organized crime, irregular military forces, private military companies. An important part of this form of political violence is to use civilian infrastructure and information communication channels to manipulate public opinion and providing support to civilians.