- European security officials are investigating whether a wave of hoax bomb threats targeting airlines and news outlets across the continent originated in Russia.
- News organisations including Sky, Ireland's RTE, and Bulgaria's Nova TV received emailed threats from a sender claiming to have targeted Western transport networks.
- Intelligence services suspect pro-Kremlin activists or hacking groups may be responsible, though direct involvement by Russian intelligence services remains unconfirmed.
- European Union officials highlighted that such hybrid threats are designed to destabilise Western societies and penalise nations supporting Ukraine.
- While dozens of flights experienced security alerts, fighter jet escorts, or diversions, overall direct disruption to air travel remained limited.
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