Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Poland Suspects Russia in Baltic Sea GPS Disruptions
Imagine GPS is like a special map that helps things like planes and drones know where they are.
Poland is noticing that the GPS isn't working well, especially near the Baltic Sea.
This is making it hard for some planes to fly correctly, and causing drones to get lost.
Poland believes Russia might be causing these problems.
Other countries around the Baltic Sea are seeing similar issues.
This makes it more difficult for planes and drones to fly safely in the area.
Poland reports GPS disruptions in the Baltic Sea region.
The Polish Defence Minister suggests Russian Federation involvement, including sabotage.
GPS malfunctions have caused issues for private drones and flight diversions.
NATO allies in the Baltic and Nordic countries are also observing similar disruptions.
The disruptions may be related to the Baltops exercises, according to Vice Admiral Jaworski.
- Who
- Poland, potentially Russia.
- What
- GPS disruptions over the Baltic Sea.
- When
- Reported on Tuesday, with incidents occurring previously.
- Where
- Over the Baltic Sea and in northern Poland.
- Why
- Poland suspects actions by the Russian Federation, possibly sabotage.
Poland's View
Russia's View
Cause of GPS Disruptions
Poland's View
Poland suggests the GPS disruptions are due to actions by Russia, possibly including sabotage.
Russia's View
Russia has denied any wrongdoing.
- Reported By
- Poland
- Location of Disruptions
- Baltic Sea, Northern Poland
- Affected Systems
- GPS navigation
- Possible Culprit
- Russia (according to Poland)
- Other Affected Nations
- Baltic and Nordic NATO countries