European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane experienced GPS jamming over Bulgaria, an incident attributed to Russia by Western officials. This is one of nearly 80 similar incidents since the Ukraine invasion. While Russia claims it's defensive, Baltic nations report increased interference far from Russian borders, causing navigation issues for planes, ships, and drones. Although alternative navigation systems exist, reliance on GPS increases the risk of accidents, especially at sea. Bulgaria won't investigate due to the frequency of such events, highlighting a growing concern over potential disasters.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.