A 63-hour-long marathon of GPS jamming attacks disrupted global satellite navigation systems for hundreds of aircraft flying through the Baltic region – and Russia is thought to be responsible

Russia is suspected of launching a record-breaking 63-hour-long attack on GPS signals in the Baltic region. The incident, which affected hundreds of passenger jets earlier this month, occurred amid rising tensions between Russia and the NATO military alliance more than two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

“We have seen an increase in GPS jamming since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, and allies have publicly warned that Russia has been behind GPS jamming affecting aviation and shipping,” a NATO official told New Scientist. “Russia has a track record of jamming GPS signals and has a range of capabilities for electronic warfare.”

  • capital
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    710 months ago

    As shitty as Putin is, I don’t think he has a death wish.

    I think we’ve made it clear we know where he is at all times. First reply we send is on his head.

    • Flying Squid
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      510 months ago

      As shitty as Putin is, I don’t think he has a death wish.

      How certain are you?

      • capital
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        10 months ago

        Remember his affinity for comically long tables for meeting people during the pandemic?

        • Flying Squid
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          410 months ago

          Doesn’t mean he doesn’t think he’ll be fine inside his bunker.

    • @Ultragigagigantic
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      010 months ago

      What if putin was going to die soon from something?