Bomb Hoaxes Cause Disruption Across European Air Travel

Fake bomb threats disrupted flights across Europe this week. Air passengers traveling from Denmark and Sweden may face flight delays. Around twenty flights were targeted on Thursday alone. Low-cost carriers and flights to Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Italy were affected. European authorities scrambled fighter jets to escort several commercial planes.

Officials have not confirmed who sent the false bomb threats. Messages sent to airports claimed to come from a group named Male State. Security experts suspect these hoaxes are part of hybrid warfare tactics. Some experts linked the group to a far-right movement in Russia. However, authorities have found no hard evidence linking Russia or Iran directly.

Denmark and other European nations previously blamed Moscow for hybrid attacks. Security analysts say proving state involvement in online hoaxes is very difficult. Travelers should check flight statuses with airlines before heading to local airports. This report is based on coverage by The Local Denmark.