After hoaxes to flights, newsrooms in Bulgaria and Ireland get threats

After hoaxes to flights, newsrooms in Bulgaria...

AI summary

Newsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria received bomb threats from a sender claiming responsibility for a wave of European flight disruptions. Officials suspect the hoaxes constitute hybrid aggression against Ukraine supporters, prompting NATO to deploy air patrols in the region.

Key takeaways

  • Bulgarian and Irish broadcasters received emailed bomb threats from a purported Russian agent.
  • European officials suspect the flight hoaxes are a hybrid attack by Russia.
  • NATO ordered air patrols in the region for the first time.
  • Direct air travel disruption decreased on Friday despite numerous hoax threats.

Read the original at Times of India

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