Poland blames Russia for GPS disruptions over Baltic Sea
Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (Getty Images)
Polish authorities are reporting GPS signal disruptions over the Baltic Sea and link them to Russian activity, according to Polskie Radio.
Moreover, the problem is not limited to Poland. Similar cases have been reported in the Baltic States and Northern European countries, which are also experiencing airspace violations over the Baltic Sea.
Polish Minister of the Interior and Administration, Tomasz Siemoniak, stated that Russia is behind the disruptions.
"Our agencies have been working on this for some time in cooperation with the authorities responsible for air navigation and the safety of Polish airspace," he said.
The minister added that the interference affects not only civil aviation but also the operations of military units and strategically important facilities.
A similar statement was made by Poland's Minister of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Speaking at a press conference at the military base in Latkowo, he confirmed that Poland has been observing systematic disruptions to GPS signals over the Baltic Sea.
"According to our sources, this activity is linked to Russia, including acts of sabotage," Kosiniak-Kamysz stated.
He added that the situation is also being monitored by NATO allies, including Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden. A few weeks ago, Poland held a special security committee meeting, during which recommendations were developed for both military and civilian aviation. The information has also been passed on to the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA).
Russia accused of GPS signal jamming
Reports from last year indicated widespread GPS signal disruptions across several European countries. The cause was attributed to Russia's use of electronic warfare systems based in the Kaliningrad region.
An unprecedented level of GPS jamming was also recorded in northern and eastern Poland, including Warsaw and as far south as Łódź.
Estonian authorities stated that Russia was responsible for the GPS disruptions over the Baltic Sea region.
Finnish officials likewise reported a rise in GPS jamming. According to their data, the source of disruptions affecting both aviation and maritime GPS systems, as well as radar operations, was located within Russian territory.
