Almost thirty flights in Europe have already received a bomb threat. 'They fit into the picture we are increasingly seeing: disruptions by national actors'

In Europe, nearly thirty flights faced bomb threats this week, leading to precautionary landings and diversions. Authorities are grappling with whether to proceed with flights amidst these threats, which are increasingly linked to national actors, particularly Russia. Most incidents occurred on Tuesday and Thursday, with no explosives found so far. Security experts suggest that these disruptions may involve amateur agents recruited through social media, complicating the tracing of threats. The geographical pattern of affected flights indicates a focus on countries supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. Experts emphasize the need for enhanced airport security measures to address these challenges effectively.