Did Russia interfere with Ursula von der Leyen's plane?
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Russia is widely suspected of jamming the GPS of Ursula von der Leyen's plane as it attempted to land in Bulgaria. The interference forced pilots to rely on ground instructions, and both EU and Bulgarian authorities attribute the disruption to Russia, viewing it as part of broader hostile actions.
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- Europe has seen a surge in GPS jamming, especially near the Baltic Sea and critical infrastructure.
- Aircraft carrying European officials have experienced GPS interference, with Russian involvement suspected. 16s
- Incidents of GPS jamming and spoofing have increased since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 26s
- Pilots are trained to handle GPS disruptions and use alternative navigation methods. 2m 12s
- The EU plans to increase satellites in low-Earth orbit to better detect interference. 2m 21s
References
France 24
14 hours agoRussia suspected of jamming EU chief von der Leyen’s aircraft GPS
The Bulgarian government announced the plane's GPS signal was disrupted, forcing it to circle for an hour before landing safely. The Commission's spokesperson confirmed what she called blatant interference by Russia.
