New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
Summary
A new wave of bomb threats targeted flights connected to several European cities on Friday, prompting evacuations and fighter-jet escorts. No explosives had been found on planes, and officials said no link had been established between the airline threats and threats against media organizations.Key Facts
- Threats targeted flights to and from Lisbon, Rome, Prague and Sofia.
- Hungarian fighter jets escorted three planes, authorities said.
- Ryanair said a flight scheduled to travel from Lisbon to Rome received a threat.
- At least 11 flights in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria were targeted, according to AFP.
- France reported threats against at least four flights; all landed safely.
- Media offices, including Ireland’s RTÉ, were evacuated or told to leave after threats.
- The Irish government called the incidents a likely coordinated campaign of disruption but said those responsible were unknown.
- The Russian extremist group Male State denied involvement in the threats.
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