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Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- A series of bomb threats disrupted air traffic across Europe on Friday, affecting at least 18 flights in multiple countries, but all aircraft landed safely and no explosives were found after searches.
- The threats follow earlier incidents this week that forced diversions and searches of over 35 flights, with a group claiming responsibility warning of further attacks targeting European transport.
- Authorities, including European security agencies and NATO, are investigating the incidents, with no current evidence linking them to hostile state actors, though some officials suspect the disruptions may be related to European support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
- Additional threats targeted media organizations in Ireland and the UK, causing evacuations and broadcast disruptions, highlighting concerns over attempts to sow fear and disrupt civilian infrastructure.
- Experts urge a measured response to these hoaxes, emphasizing the need to balance security with avoiding overreaction, as evolving hybrid threats and psychological warfare tactics become more common.
