New wave of bomb threats hits at least 25 passenger flights across Europe

Europe experienced a surge of bomb threats affecting at least 25 passenger flights on Thursday, marking the second such incident in a week. Airlines from multiple countries, including Ireland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Italy, and Poland, reported diverting or making emergency landings due to security concerns, though none of the threats were confirmed as genuine.

European officials, while not attributing blame, have been accusing Russia and Iran of engaging in "hybrid attacks" and acts of sabotage. The incidents came as cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems disrupted essential services across various European countries. Aviation cybersecurity expert Eliran Almog suggested that these repeated threats may be part of a pattern aimed at disrupting operations and observing the responses of airlines, airports, and national authorities.