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New wave of bomb hoaxes hits 27 passenger flights across Europe

At least 27 passenger flights across Europe were disrupted by bomb threats on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for the second time this week. The threats forced unplanned landings and prompted fighter jets to scramble. No country has attributed blame for the threats, which come as European officials accuse Russia of sabotage and 'hybrid attacks'.

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  • ✓ At least 27 passenger flights across Europe were disrupted by bomb threats.
  • ✓ The bomb threats forced unplanned landings and prompted fighter jets to scramble.
  • ✓ No country has attributed blame for the threats.
  • ✓ European officials accuse Russia of sabotage and 'hybrid attacks'.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The number of flights affected by the bomb threats has been confirmed to be at least 27.

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  1. Bomb hoaxes disrupt 27 European flights

    At least 27 passenger flights across Europe were disrupted by bomb threats on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for the second time this week. The threats forced unplanned landings and prompted fighter jets to scramble. No country has attributed blame for the threats, which come as European officials accuse Russia of sabotage and 'hybrid attacks'.

    Why it matters

    The bomb threats have caused significant disruptions to air travel across Europe, with flights in the UK, France, Italy, and Spain affected. This is the second wave of threats this week, following a similar incident on Tuesday. European officials are investigating who is behind the threats and why.

    What is confirmed

    • At least 27 passenger flights across Europe were disrupted by bomb threats.
    • The bomb threats forced unplanned landings and prompted fighter jets to scramble.
    • No country has attributed blame for the threats.
    • European officials accuse Russia of sabotage and 'hybrid attacks'.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Russia is masterminding the bomb threats.

    What to watch next

    • Investigation into the source of the bomb threats
    • Potential attribution of blame by European countries
    • Further disruptions to air travel across Europe
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.hawaiitribune-herald.com — At least 68 people dead in Spain’s second major train crash this year
    2. BBC — Flights across Europe impacted by bomb threats for second time this week
    3. Reuters — New wave of bomb threats hits passenger flights across Europe
    4. CNN — Flight bomb threats live: Multiple planes in Europe diverted for second time in a week
    5. CNBC — Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe for the second time. Here’s what we know
    6. Yahoo — What you need to know about bomb threats disrupting flights across Europe
    7. www.cnbc.com — Bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe again. Here’s ...
    8. time.com — Europe’s Bomb Threats Raise Fears of Hybrid Warfare - TIME
    9. www.yahoo.com — What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe
    10. bbc.bm — New wave of bomb hoaxes hits at least 27 passenger flights across Europe | Bermuda News, TV & Radio | Bermuda Broadcasting Company
    11. www.channelnewsasia.com — New wave of bomb hoaxes hits at least 27 passenger flights ...
    12. www.yahoo.com — New wave of bomb hoaxes hits at least 27 passenger flights ...
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