Ursula von der Leyen : son avion victime d’un brouillage GPS, il vole avec des cartes papier
On Sun, Nov 5, 2023, an aircraft carrying the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, had to land using traditional paper maps due to a GPS jamming incident attributed to Russian interference. The aircraft landed safely in Plovdiv,…
On Sun, Nov 5, 2023, an aircraft carrying the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, had to land using traditional paper maps due to a GPS jamming incident attributed to Russian interference. The aircraft landed safely in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
According to reports, the cyberattack disabled the aircraft's electronic navigation assistance as it approached the city, leading to the deactivation of airport GPS navigation services. The Bulgarian air traffic authority confirmed an increase in GPS jamming and spoofing incidents since February 2022, affecting the accuracy of GPS signals and causing operational challenges for aircraft and ground systems.
The Bulgarian government stated that to ensure flight safety, air traffic control offered an alternative approach using ground-based navigation methods, which involved the use of paper maps as a backup in case of technical failure.
Escalating Tensions Between Russia and the EU
The European Commission acknowledged the incident and noted that Bulgarian authorities suspect significant Russian interference. A spokesperson stated that they are accustomed to the threats and intimidation that are characteristic of Russia's hostile behavior. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov denied these claims, stating that the information is incorrect.
According to reports, the cyberattack disabled the aircraft's electronic navigation assistance as it approached the city, leading to the deactivation of airport GPS navigation services.
The Bulgarian government is recognized as a significant ally of Ukraine, providing military equipment, particularly artillery. Tensions between the European Union member states and the Russian government continue to rise, amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
An aircraft carrying Ursula von der Leyen landed using paper maps due to a GPS jamming attack in Bulgaria. The disruption was attributed to Russian interference, which Moscow denies. This incident highlights increasing tensions between Russia and the European Union in the context of the Ukraine conflict.
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