GPS Jamming Suspected as von der Leyen’s Plane Over Bulgaria
The European Commission has confirmed that GPS jamming was detected during a flight over Bulgaria, though the plane landed safely. European Commission spokesperson Arianna Podesta confirmed these details to the Kyiv Independent. The incident has raised concerns about potential threats to aviation safety and international relations. The Commission has not yet released any official statements or investigations into the matter, but the incident has highlighted the potential risks of electronic warfare in international airspace.
Such incidents are not uncommon in the context of heightened tensions between NATO and Russia, with several reports of suspicious activity in the region. The European Commission has been working closely with Bulgarian authorities to investigate the cause of the jamming and ensure the safety of future flights. The event underscores the growing concern over the use of electronic warfare in modern geopolitics.
The Commission has not yet released any official statements or investigations into the matter, but the incident has highlighted the potential risks of electronic warfare in international airspace. The event underscores the growing concern over the use of electronic warfare in modern geopolitics. The Commission is likely to conduct further reviews in the coming weeks to assess the security of its officials and the integrity of its communications systems.