Russia’s GPS Jamming in Europe: A Growing Threat to Security and Navigation

In the shadow of Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Russian electronic interference has quietly escalated into a pervasive threat that extends far beyond its borders. The recent GPS jamming incident targeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane over Bulgaria is not an isolated glitch—it is part of an aggressive pattern of disruption orchestrated by Moscow against European infrastructure and security. Why Is Russia Disrupting GPS Signals Across Europe? The Russian government claims these jamming tactics serve defensive purposes, shielding key cities and military installations from Ukrainian drone attacks. Yet the reality painted by Baltic and Nordic nations tells a more...