OriginalSourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished11:36 UTCSourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished11:36 UTC
“Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights in a week”
“At least 15 flights in Europe deal with bomb threats, adding to what one expert calls an unusual level of hoaxes in a short time period, suggesting “a very deliberate act.””
Hoax bomb threats affected at least 20 European flights this week
Key points
- At least 15 commercial European flights faced bomb threats on Thursday.
- One flight was diverted to a military base in western France; no explosives found.
- Threats involved various airlines, with several flights escorted or diverted.
- Experts described the week’s incidents as unusual and possibly coordinated.
- Authorities have not confirmed any group or individual responsible yet.
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