European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sofia, Bulgaria): The news of GPS jam has come to light in the plane of Ursula von Der Leyen, president of the European Commission. According to reports, the GPS signal over Bulgaria in Leyen’s plane was obstructed, which is believed to be the act of Russia. European Commission spokesperson Ariana Podesta said that the aircraft landed safely at the Plovdiv Airport and Ursula would continue his four -day visit to her Eastern European countries. Explain that the European Commission is the primary executive branch that carries out the works of the European Union.
‘GPS disturbed, Russia is suspicious
Giving information about the case, Podesta said, ‘We have come to know that GPS was disturbed. Bulgaria officials informed that they suspected that it was Russia’s deliberate action. Bulgaria issued a statement stating that the GPS signal of the European Commission’s Chartered Plane was interrupted while going from Warsaw (Poland) to Plovediv (Bulgaria’s second largest city). The signal was completely lost as soon as he reached the Plovediv Airport. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bulgaria directed the pilots to use alternative navigation means to take off the aircraft safely.
Russia has been charged with such accusations before
Let us know that this is not the first time that Russia is accused of disturbing the GPS signal. In recent months, Russia’s neighboring countries such as Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have complained of electronic interference in flights, ships and drones. Associated Press has made a map of 80 such incidents being done by Russia in Europe, which Western officials are calling ‘negligent’. Russia and its colleagues have been accused of several attacks such as sabotage, arson and attempt to murder since the Russia’s attack on Ukraine in 2022.
What is jamming and spoofing?
Jaming and spuofing have often come to light in the antics from Russia. Explain that a powerful radio signal in jamming disrupts communication, while the receiver in spuffing creates a wrong place or confusion of time. In August, Latvia’s Electronic Communication Office identified the jamming in 3 areas bordering Russia. In April 2024, a Finnish airline had to stop flights to Tartu city of Estonia. In March 2024, the signal of the UK Defense Secretary’s aircraft was also jammed near the Russian area.
No statement came from Russia
Russian officials did not immediately respond to the incident. Latvia says that Russia does it to protect it, but its scope has now moved beyond the boundaries of Russia. Let me tell you that Ursula von Der Leyen, who is a strict critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s war in Ukraine, is currently on a trip to Lithuania, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria. Spokesperson Podestasta said, ‘The incident highlights the dangers that are in front of Europe from Russia and its colleagues. Ursula has seen these dangers closely. He further said that the European Union will now invest more in defense spending and preparations.
Know what the expert said about this
Eric Schuton, CEO and intelligence analyst at Diami Security Intelligence in Utrech, Netherlands, said Russia probably did not target Ursula. He said, ‘Russia knew that she was coming. They just want to bother their neighbors a little by doing this. ‘ He said that pilots and air traffic controllers from Sweden to Bulgaria are now navigation in old ways as GPS is no longer trusting. (AP)
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