SHOCKING: More than 1,600 planes have fallen victim to a mysterious GPS interference in just two days, raising concerns of an imminent threat. The interference, believed to be orchestrated by Russia, has targeted both military and civilian aircraft, posing serious safety risks. Pilots are being forced to navigate through fake signals, providing false information about their position in the sky. This alarming development has sparked fears of a potential catastrophe.
A map shared by an open-source intelligence account reveals the widespread incidents of interference across Poland and southern Sweden. The rise in such incidents has been attributed to jammers located in Russia’s Kaliningrad region. Situated between NATO members Poland and Lithuania, this region serves as a naval fleet base for Russia. Lithuanian defense officials have confirmed that Russia possesses a range of military equipment dedicated to interfering with GNSS, including jamming and spoofing. These actions are intended to create a sense of fear and helplessness within society.
Experts believe that the jamming is an example of Russia’s influence activities and hybrid warfare. Swedish Lieutenant Colonel Joakim Paasikivi supports this theory, stating that the interference is likely a result of Russian influence. The country’s electronic warfare capabilities in Kaliningrad are reported to be significant, according to General Martin Herem, the head of Estonia’s Defence Forces. This alarming situation has also been observed in the Middle East, where aircraft have been targeted with fake GPS signals, resulting in a complete loss of navigational capability.
The extent of this interference is unprecedented. Pilots and aviation experts have described it as GPS spoofing, a new and sophisticated form of interference that poses a grave threat to air travel. The situation is dire and demands immediate attention from authorities. The safety of passengers and crew members must be prioritized, and decisive action must be taken to counter this alarming trend. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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