EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

The European Commission has reported that EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's plane experienced a suspected GPS jamming incident while traveling in Bulgaria on Sunday. The navigation systems of the aircraft were reportedly disrupted during the flight, raising concerns about potential Russian interference. The incident occurred as von der Leyen was returning from a visit to Kyiv, where she had met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The European Commission stated that the plane's navigation was affected, but the aircraft landed safely at its destination. While the Commission did not explicitly blame Russia for the incident, the suspicion of GPS jamming suggests a potential attempt to interfere with the EU leader's travel. This development comes amid heightened tensions between the European Union and Russia over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The EU has imposed a series of sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, and this incident highlights the potential for further disruptions as the geopolitical situation continues to evolve.