{"id":309,"date":"2025-09-01T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/it.articolo.net\/?p=309"},"modified":"2025-09-01T15:00:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T15:00:29","slug":"suspected-russian-gps-jamming-targets-von-der-leyens-flight-plane-forced-to-land-using-paper-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/it.articolo.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/01\/suspected-russian-gps-jamming-targets-von-der-leyens-flight-plane-forced-to-land-using-paper-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspected Russian GPS jamming targets von der Leyen&#8217;s flight: plane forced to land using paper maps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>SOFIA\/BRUSSELS<\/strong> \u2013 The aircraft carrying European Commission President <strong>Ursula von der Leyen<\/strong> was reportedly targeted by a <strong>suspected Russian GPS jamming attack<\/strong> during its approach to Plovdiv Airport in Bulgaria on Sunday afternoon, according to a Financial Times report citing three officials familiar with the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The alleged interference <strong>disabled electronic navigation systems<\/strong> during the final descent phase, forcing the pilot to execute a <strong>manual landing using paper maps<\/strong> \u2013 a rare emergency procedure in modern aviation. The incident occurred as von der Leyen traveled to Bulgaria for discussions on military support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Kremlin has denied involvement, stating &#8220;we have nothing to do with this,&#8221; the event marks the latest in a series of suspected Russian electronic warfare operations targeting Western officials. NATO officials have previously warned about Russia&#8217;s escalating GPS jamming capabilities, particularly in the Black Sea region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bulgarian government has launched an investigation into the navigation failure, which temporarily affected airport operations. Von der Leyen&#8217;s spokesperson confirmed the &#8220;technical difficulties&#8221; during landing but declined to attribute blame publicly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This incident highlights growing concerns about <strong>aviation security in conflict-adjacent airspace<\/strong> and Russia&#8217;s alleged use of hybrid warfare tactics against European leaders. 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