PROBLEMS OF INTERNATIONAL LEGAL REGULATION OF CYBER AGGRESSION IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Introduction. In the 21st century, the nature of warfare has undergone substantial transformation—from traditional armed conflicts to hybrid methods of influence. Among these, cyberattacks play an increasingly prominent role, actively employed by states as tools for achieving geopolitical goals, destabilizing political systems, undermining national security, and interfering in internal affairs. At the same time, international legal frameworks remain outdated and fragmented in addressing the classification and legal response to such acts, creating significant challenges for effective reaction by the global community to new forms of aggression.