Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
Summary
A series of false bomb threats targeting European airlines and airports led authorities to divert some flights and, in Italy, scramble fighter jets. As of Thursday evening, investigators had found no hard evidence linking the threats to Russia, Iran, or groups they control, and authorities said they must follow verifiable leads to identify those responsible.Key Facts
- The threats targeted multiple airlines and airports in a coordinated series.
- Authorities considered most of the threats credible enough to divert aircraft; Heathrow was a notable exception.
- Italy scrambled fighter jets to escort an aircraft after a threat.
- No hard evidence had emerged by Thursday evening tying the threats to Russia, Iran, or their proxy groups.
- An email to Rome airport authorities claimed to come from Fighters of the Male State, a name likely referring to a banned Russian ultra-right group.
- The article says the email's claimed identity may be false and may not help investigators identify the people behind the threats.
- The threats came amid other reported incidents in Europe, including cyber-attacks, drone sightings, and remote hacking of supermarket freezers and a blood bank.
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