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Russian GPS Jamming Disrupts 123,000 Flights, Raises Safety Concerns

9/7/2025

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Russian GPS signal disruptions impacted approximately 123,000 flights in the Baltic Sea from January to April 2025.
A report to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) highlights increasing threats to aviation safety.
Jamming signals from Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg, Smolensk, and Rostov caused disruptions affecting 365 airlines.
Monthly disruptions rose, with over 40% of flights affected in certain areas.
Authorities recommend enhanced security measures, and the issue will be addressed at the ICAO General Assembly.

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Russian GPS signal disruptions impacted approximately 123,000 flights in the Baltic Sea from January to April 2025.
A report to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) highlights increasing threats to aviation safety.
Jamming signals from Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg, Smolensk, and Rostov caused disruptions affecting 365 airlines.
Monthly disruptions rose, with over 40% of flights affected in certain areas.
Authorities recommend enhanced security measures, and the issue will be addressed at the ICAO General Assembly.