Ryanair Diverts to Warsaw Amid GPS Interference

A Ryanair flight from London Luton to Vilnius, Lithuania, was forced to divert to Warsaw, Poland, due to GPS interference near Russia's border. The Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 had already begun its descent when the pilot made the swift decision to reroute, despite other planes landing normally at Vilnius airport. Lithuania's air navigation and Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene confirmed the incident and announced an investigation. Similar GPS disruptions have been reported in the region, with Estonia and Finland previously accusing Russia of jamming signals, though Russia denies these claims. This is part of a broader pattern, as pilots have reported a significant increase in GPS interference in Vilnius airspace. The incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and the vulnerability of navigation systems.