Not a coincidence, but an organized action? New details of the wave of threats in Europe

According to bb.lv citing AFP, on Friday, November 6, Irish police responded to reports of allegedly planted explosive devices in the offices of several media companies. The public broadcaster RTÉ, Virgin Media, radio station Newstalk, and the editorial office of the Irish Independent were under threat. After receiving the reports, people were evacuated from the buildings. Inspections conducted showed that the threats were false. ## "Looks like a coordinated campaign" The Irish government believes that what is happening may be related to similar incidents that have disrupted European aviation in recent days. > "It is still unknown who is responsible for these threats — individuals or whether it involves centralized and coordinated actions," the government statement said. However, the authorities are paying attention to the nature and scale of what is happening. "These threats followed prolonged disruptions in the aviation sector across Europe caused by similar reports. It seems likely that this is a coordinated campaign to create disturbances," the government stated. The authorities emphasized that the threats received in the morning directed at local media are very serious. ## Almost 30 aircraft were under threat On Thursday and Friday, reports of allegedly planted explosive devices were received in several European cities concerning almost 30 aircraft and several airports. The threats led to inspections of aircraft and airport infrastructure, as well as disruptions to the normal operations of aviation services. However, in none of the inspected cases were dangerous or suspicious items found. In Ireland, similar reports have affected not only transportation but also the editorial offices of the largest media outlets. ## Military and cybersecurity specialists involved in the investigation The Irish police are conducting an investigation in collaboration with the military, cybersecurity agencies, and aviation authorities of the country. Additionally, law enforcement is working with colleagues from other European countries to establish the origin of the threats and the identities of their authors. "Everything possible will be done to identify those responsible and hold them accountable," the Irish government assured. At the same time, the authorities have not yet named any specific suspects or organizations or states that could be behind the threats. The version of a coordinated campaign remains preliminary.