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Russia accused of jamming GPS of Ursula von der Leyen's plane on Bulgaria trip

9 days ago
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/01/russia-accused-of-jamming-gps-of-ursula-von-der-leyens-plane-during-bulgaria-trip
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  • #Hybrid warfare
  • #Russia-EU relations
  • #GPS jamming
  • Ursula von der Leyen's plane experienced GPS jamming during her visit to Bulgaria, suspected to be caused by Russia.
  • The plane had to land using paper maps in Plovdiv due to the interference.
  • EU Commission confirmed the incident but stated the plane landed safely.
  • Russia denied involvement, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov calling the information incorrect.
  • Von der Leyen's tour aims to show solidarity with EU states bordering Russia and Belarus and promote an €800-billion defense plan.
  • Russia has been accused of similar GPS jamming and spoofing across Eastern Europe as part of hybrid warfare.
  • The incident follows a Russian strike damaging the EU delegation in Kyiv, prompting promises of tighter sanctions.
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