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EU head von der Leyen's plane landing on Sunday hit by suspected Russian GPS interference, FT says

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Posted on September 1, 2025

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(Reuters) -A suspected Russian interference attack disabled GPS navigation services at a Bulgarian airport and forced a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to land at

Suspected Russian GPS Interference Disrupts EU Commission President's Flight

Incident Overview

(Reuters) -A suspected Russian interference attack disabled GPS navigation services at a Bulgarian airport and forced a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to land at Plovdiv on Sunday using paper maps, the Financial Times reported, citing three officials familiar with the matter.

Details of the Interference

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Verification of the Report

(Reporting by Abu Sultan in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • Suspected Russian interference disrupted GPS at a Bulgarian airport.
  • EU Commission President von der Leyen's flight was affected.
  • The plane landed at Plovdiv using paper maps.
  • The Financial Times reported the incident citing officials.
  • Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the disruption of GPS services?
A suspected Russian interference attack disabled GPS navigation services at a Bulgarian airport.
Who was on the plane affected by the GPS disruption?
The plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was forced to land due to the GPS disruption.
Was the report about the GPS interference verified?
Reuters could not immediately verify the report regarding the GPS interference.

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