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Von der Leyen's Plane Hit by GPS Jamming on Approach to Bulgaria, EU Confirms

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane relied on paper maps after suspected Russian GPS jamming disrupted navigation during approach to Plovdiv Airport, officials confirmed.

  • A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming on approach to Bulgaria, with Russia suspected to be involved.
  • Bulgarian authorities stated that the aircraft's GPS signal was lost but confirmed that it landed safely at Plovdiv International Airport using alternative navigation methods.
  • Arianna Podesta, a European Commission spokesperson, confirmed the GPS jamming incident and noted it highlighted urgent threats from Russia.
  • The EU has previously sanctioned individuals and companies responsible for GPS jamming and is preparing an action plan to address these hybrid threats.
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mladina.si broke the news in on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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