Russia has intensified GPS jamming in the Baltic region
On September 4, Sweden’s transport agency Transportstyrelsen reported a sharp increase in incidents of GPS signal disruptions in the Baltic Sea area. This year, 733 cases have been recorded, compared to 495 in 2024 and only 55 in 2023. Experts report that the sources of jamming are located on russian territory.
▫️According to the European Commission, the problem is becoming systemic. In 2025 alone, 13 EU member states reported nearly daily cases of signal jamming and spoofing. Estonia’s national regulator estimates that 85% of flights in the country face navigation disruptions. An increase in the number of russian electronic warfare systems has been observed near the borders with the Baltic states, Poland, and Finland.
russia’s systematic interference with GPS signals poses a threat to civilian passenger flights and international security. Such hybrid attacks are part of russia’s broader strategy to undermine Europe’s resilience and reduce support for Ukraine by intimidating the population.
The Center has previously reported that russia has significantly stepped up hybrid attacks against Europe, with critical infrastructure becoming the main target. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), since 2022, the number of sabotage operations has been steadily increasing — from damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea to interfering with GPS and launching cyberattacks.
