THE ROLE OF THE TERRITORIAL DEFENCE IN A HYBRID WAR ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE EVENTS IN UKRAINE 2014-2016

State policy regarding the use of civilians for the defence of the country, promotion of military service and bringing them into the territorial defence battalions deserve special attention, given the difficult political and economic situation in the country after the Revolution Benefits. Thus, the experience of Ukraine regarding the formation of the system of territorial defence, and other mechanisms to combat the enemy in a hybrid war can serve as an example for other countries and alliances, in order to avoid similar mistakes and use them in the future for their own defence.