The European Commission reported an incident involving the navigation system of a plane carrying its president, Ursula von der Leyen, which was disrupted, potentially due to Russian interference. This event occurred as von der Leyen was approaching Bulgaria on Sunday. Despite the disruption, she managed to land safely.
A spokesperson from the European Commission stated that “GPS jamming” was involved, and Bulgarian authorities have suggested that it was a result of explicit interference by Russia. This raises questions about the implications of such actions on international aviation safety and diplomatic relations.
According to a report by the Financial Times, which referenced unnamed officials, von der Leyen had to navigate to Plovdiv Airport using paper maps as a result of the navigational issues. This incident highlights concerns regarding the security of air travel and the potential effects of electronic interference in sensitive political contexts.
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