Bomb hoaxes hit 27 flights across Europe, trigger fighter jet escorts
ROME: Hoax bomb threats hit at least 27 affected flights around Europe on Thursday from Ireland to Bulgaria, the second wave this week, forcing some to make unplanned landings and prompting fighter jets to escort or intercept others.
A series of bomb hoax threats has affected at least 27 flights across Europe on Thursday, prompting fighter jet escorts or landings for some. The second wave of such threats this week has authorities and officials speculating about the involvement of Russia. Denmark, Poland, and Romania have previously accused Moscow directly of such attacks.
Eric Schouten, head of the aviation security group Dyami, warned that the threats reflect a pattern of "hybrid warfare," where countries attack on multiple fronts, including railways, supermarkets, and aviation sectors. Several EU nations, including Denmark, Poland, Romania, and France, received bomb threats, forcing some flights to divert or delay their schedules.
Despite the disruptions, some passengers remained unfazed, accepting the situation as part of the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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