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Russian extremist group denies sending hoax bomb threats to European flights

· ≈ Europe · confirmed by 2 outlets

Scores of flights across Europe have received bomb threats this week, but no explosives have been found so far. A Russian extremist group has denied being behind the hoax threats.

Location
≈ Europe
Coordinates
≈ 50.00°N 10.00°E
Reported
6 Nov 2026, 12:51 UTC
Category
Conflict · Hybrid & cyber
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
European aviation security
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Hoax bomb threats against European flights continue; Russian group denies involvement

On Friday, a Russian extremist group denied sending the hoax bomb threats that have hit scores of flights across Europe this week. No explosives have been found so far. On Thursday, threats forced several airliners to land unexpectedly, including an Aer Lingus Dublin to Rome flight diverted to the Évreux military base in France.

  • No country has assigned blame for the threats.
  • European officials have accused Russia and Iran of hybrid attacks and sabotage, which both deny.
  • On Tuesday, officials were investigating threats against at least seven planes, all of which landed safely.
Updated 6 Nov 2026, 14:19 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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