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Modern cyber operations, particularly those led by CYBERCOM, are increasingly viewed as essential precursors to kinetic strikes that can neutralize air defenses and mask special operations through digital sabotage. Commenters express deep unease over the "horrific" potential of disabling civilian power grids indefinitely, a tactic that creates profound disorientation and challenges traditional concepts of military escalation. While historical precedents like Stuxnet prove the efficacy of these tools, participants argue that even nuclear-armed nations remain uniquely vulnerable to victimization and the exploitation of ubiquitous consumer technology. This integration represents a terrifying evolution in global strategy where digital dominance has become the mandatory prerequisite for physical victory.