Switzerland Reports Russian Interference with Satellite Systems

Switzerland joins 29 European states in denouncing systematic Russian interference with civilian satellite communications, citing serious safety concerns for air and sea navigation.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland and 29 other European states jointly denounced Russian interference with satellite systems.
The interference is characterized as 'systematic and targeted jamming' of civil satellite networks.
Jamming signals have been traced to locations within Russia and annexed Crimea.
The interference poses direct threats to air and sea navigation safety.
Russia has ignored previous attempts at dialogue regarding these violations.

By The Numbers

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2023

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100%

estimated coverage

They Said

"Systematic and targeted jamming."
— Joint Declaration

"Have been ignored or have not led to any change."
— Joint Declaration

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Sources & References

Switzerland concerned about Russian satellite interference

SWI swissinfo.ch