EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
Summary
Ursula von der Leyen's plane experienced a disruption in its navigation system due to suspected Russian GPS jamming as she was arriving in Bulgaria. Despite the issues, the plane landed safely. The incident is believed to be part of broader hostile actions attributed to Russia.Key Facts
- Ursula von der Leyen's plane had its GPS system disrupted, allegedly by Russia, as it neared Bulgaria.
- The disruption required the flight to use paper maps and terrestrial navigation tools to land safely at Plovdiv Airport.
- The Bulgarian authorities suspect the GPS jamming was a deliberate interference by Russia.
- The European Commission has acknowledged the problem and said it strengthens their resolve to boost defense capabilities.
- The Kremlin's spokesperson denied the claims, stating the reports were incorrect.
- There has been an increase in navigation system jamming, affecting planes and shipping, noted since January 2022.
- Von der Leyen was in Bulgaria to talk about defense readiness among EU states.
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