Russian extremist group says it did not issue recent European flight bomb threats
The BBC reported that a Russian extremist group has denied responsibility for a wave of bomb threats targeting flights across Europe this week.
The BBC reported that a Russian extremist group has denied responsibility for a wave of bomb threats targeting flights across Europe this week. Scores of airlines reported receiving the threats, prompting heightened security checks, but no explosives have been discovered so far. The group’s denial comes as authorities continue to investigate the source of the hoaxes and assess any potential risk to passengers.
The incidents have disrupted schedules and heightened public concern, while officials stress that no actual devices have been found.
Why it matters
The denial clarifies the group’s involvement in the threats, helping authorities focus on the true source of the security alerts.
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- Russia · Europe
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- Russian, Europe
- Section
- World
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