Bulgaria reported that GPS navigation systems at Plovdiv Airport were hit by suspected Russian interference, neutralizing the aircraft's GPS during Ursula von der Leyen's landing approach. The airport control tower lost the aircraft's GPS signal, and the plane landed safely using ground navigation aids independent of GPS. EU officials confirmed receipt of Bulgarian information and said they suspect blatant interference by Russia. European Commission deputy chief spokesperson Arianna Podesta characterized the episode as consistent with regular threats and intimidations from Russia. Von der Leyen is on a four-day tour of EU nations bordering Russia and Belarus. The incident underscores urgency to strengthen defense capabilities and support for Ukraine.
There was a neutralization of the satellite signal supplying information to the aircraft's GPS navigation system. During the landing approach at Plovdiv Airport, the GPS signal disappeared,
We have received information from the Bulgarian authorities that they suspect that this was due to blatant interference by Russia.
We are, of course, aware and used to somehow to the threats and intimidations that are a regular component of Russia's hostile behavior,
Of course, this will only reinforce even further our unshakable commitment to ramp up defense capabilities and support for Ukraine,
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