The Commission confirms interference on von der Laienne plane – suspicions of Russian sabotage, new EU satellite measures

The EU is taking action against the interference with GPS systems, following the incident that became known today, which concerns the aircraft carrying the Commission President, Ursula von der Layen. After the aircraft was forced to land with the use of printed maps, having lost the brand of electronic navigation systems, it was announced that the European Union would develop additional satellites on a low orbit around the Earth to enhance the durability against interference in the GPS system. Earlier, as the Commission confirmed, there was an interference with the GPS signal, which suspected Russian sabotage. European Commission spokesman, Ariana Podesta, did not confirm that Moscow was hiding behind the interference, but “showed” Russia in her statements, saying that “we are naturally used to these kinds of threats and intimidation, which are a regular element of her.” The Commission confirms the interference on the von der Laienne plane. “We can indeed confirm that there was interference […]
Source: News Beast

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