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- Countries bordering Russia in northern Europe are reporting GPS jamming, The Barents Observer said.
- Russian electronic warfare is believed to be responsible, the report added.
- Russia is intensifying "hybrid warfare" tactics against the West, officials have warned.
GPS disturbances have been recorded almost every day this year in the Arctic Circle region where Norway and Finland border Russia, Dagens Næringsliv reported, citing the Norwegian Communication Authority. It added that GPS disturbances were reported by airliners and air ambulances flying from Kirkenes and other towns in the far northeast of Norway.
Nordic countries are struggling to fly planes because Russian jamming is screwing with GPS: report
Civilian and emergency service vehicles are experiencing frequent GPS issues in regions close to Russia.
