EU Expands Sanctions Against Russia, Targeting Electronic Warfare Battalion
December 15, 2025320 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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The European Union announced on Monday the addition of Battalion 142 of Electronic Warfare from the Russian military to its sanctions list, as part of a broader strategy to impose punitive measures in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Sanctions Target Individuals and Organizations
The latest sanctions package includes 17 individuals and 4 entities, alongside the aforementioned military battalion, according to the EU's official journal.
Function of Battalion 142
Battalion 142 is a specialized unit within the Russian armed forces that focuses on electronic warfare, specifically aimed at disrupting the communications and electronic systems of opposing forces, including command and control networks and digital infrastructure.
Context of the Sanctions
European sanctions frequently target Russian electronic warfare units due to their critical role in military operations against Ukraine, particularly in relation to electronic jamming and cyberattacks that impact military effectiveness and vital infrastructure.
Sanctions Target Individuals and Organizations
The latest sanctions package includes 17 individuals and 4 entities, alongside the aforementioned military battalion, according to the EU's official journal.
Function of Battalion 142
Battalion 142 is a specialized unit within the Russian armed forces that focuses on electronic warfare, specifically aimed at disrupting the communications and electronic systems of opposing forces, including command and control networks and digital infrastructure.
Context of the Sanctions
European sanctions frequently target Russian electronic warfare units due to their critical role in military operations against Ukraine, particularly in relation to electronic jamming and cyberattacks that impact military effectiveness and vital infrastructure.
