NATO Lessons from Ukraine: Protecting Critical Infrastructure & Building Resilience

Colonel Bryan Mialkowsky of NATO Allied Land Command discusses the lessons from Ukraine on protecting critical national infrastructure such as power, water, bridges, and communications. He explains how resilience and innovation are essential to sustaining both military operations and civilian life under attack, and highlights the growing collaboration between military forces, industry, and civilian experts. From multi-domain defense—including cyber and space—to preparing urban areas and integrating host nations into NATO exercises, Murkowski outlines how NATO is adapting to ensure stronger defenses and greater societal resilience along its eastern flank.