# Wave of false bomb alerts targeting flights in Europe

> On November 5, 2026, an Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to the Évreux air base after a bomb alert. That same day, twelve alerts were recorded in Europe, and around twenty flights as well as several airports were targeted by threats claimed by a pro-Russian extremist group, the "Male State Fighters". On November 6, four new alerts targeted planes flying over France and a fourth wave hit commercial flights in Europe; the founder of the "Male State" denied any link, stating his group had ceased to exist following its ban in Russia in 2021. On November 7, the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into these false alerts to identify the perpetrators and examine any potential link with foreign powers.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 9 events nationwide, followed from 5 November 2026 to 9 November 2026. 166 articles from 39 sources (security, politics); last updated on 9 November 2026 at 14:38. Reported toll: 50 deaths.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Security, Politics
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 5 November 2026 at 09:47
- Updated: 9 November 2026 at 14:38
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/343-wave-of-false-bomb-alerts-targeting-flights-in-europe

## Reported figures

- 50 deaths
- 1 500 euros

## Coverage angles

The three political leanings cover the opening of the Paris prosecutor's investigation into a potential link with foreign powers, but the left emphasizes the denial by the founder of the "Male State" and the notion of hybrid warfare, while the right highlights the behavior of the pilot of the A320 diverted to Évreux and the center focuses on the judicial announcement.

**Common ground**

- The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the false bomb alerts targeting aircraft, particularly to examine a potential link with foreign powers.
- Four new bomb alerts targeted aircraft flying over France on November 6, all landing without incident.
- Around twenty European flights and several airports were affected by alerts since November 5.

**Differences**

- The left highlights the denial by the founder of the "Male State" and the ultra-right characterization, elements absent from the provided center and right articles.
- The right insists on the initial refusal of the A320 pilot to land in Évreux and the investigation opened into his behavior, an angle absent from left and center articles.
- The left cites experts (Gérard Feldzer) on the risk of saturation, while the right cites an expert (Xavier Tytelman) on the objective of exhaustion, angles absent from the center.

## What is established

_“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._

**Confirmed by several sources**

- On November 7, the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the false alerts targeting aircraft flying over France, particularly regarding a potential link with "foreign powers". (10 independent sources: [Europe 1](https://www.europe1.fr/police-justice/alertes-a-la-bombe-visant-des-avions-ouverture-dune-enquete-sur-un-lien-eventuel-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres-1215701?at_medium=RSS%20feeds&at_campaign=Flux%20Generique), [BFMTV / RMC](https://www.bfmtv.com/police-justice/alertes-a-la-bombe-visant-des-avions-le-parquet-de-paris-annonce-l-ouverture-d-une-enquete-et-evoque-un-lien-eventuel-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres_AD-202611070377.html), [franceinfo](https://www.franceinfo.fr/faits-divers/le-parquet-de-paris-ouvre-une-enquete-sur-les-recentes-alertes-a-la-bombe-visant-des-avions-survolant-la-france-et-recherche-un-lien-eventuel-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres_8272469.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5Blestitres%5D), [Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2026/11/07/alertes-a-la-bombe-visant-des-avions-une-enquete-ouverte-par-le-parquet-de-paris-notamment-sur-un-lien-eventuel-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres_6808294_3224.html), [L'Est Républicain](https://www.estrepublicain.fr/faits-divers-justice/2026/11/07/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-la-justice-cherche-une-eventuelle-piste-etrangere), [Le Progrès](https://www.leprogres.fr/faits-divers-justice/2026/11/07/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-la-justice-cherche-une-eventuelle-piste-etrangere), [Le Bien Public](https://www.bienpublic.com/faits-divers-justice/2026/11/07/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-la-justice-cherche-une-eventuelle-piste-etrangere), [Le Dauphiné libéré](https://www.ledauphine.com/faits-divers-justice/2026/11/07/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-la-justice-cherche-une-eventuelle-piste-etrangere), [Ouest-France](https://www.ouest-france.fr/economie/transports/avion/alertes-a-la-bombe-visant-des-avions-une-enquete-notamment-sur-un-possible-lien-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres-83239e2a-dac2-11f1-81f5-8e32b0872d76?utm_source=fluxpublicactu&utm_medium=fluxrss&utm_campaign=banquedecontenu), [HuffPost France](https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/france/article/apres-les-alertes-a-la-bombe-sur-des-vols-d-avions-le-parquet-de-paris-ouvre-une-enquete_353300.html), [La Croix](https://www.la-croix.com/societe/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-le-parquet-de-paris-enquete-sur-un-lien-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres-20261107), [Le Parisien](https://www.leparisien.fr/economie/alertes-a-la-bombe-visant-des-avions-enquete-ouverte-du-parquet-de-paris-sur-un-lien-eventuel-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres-07-11-2026-ZWWGYL25E5CHHDRT4H2QBVJBJQ.php), [TF1 Info / LCI](https://www.tf1info.fr/justice-faits-divers/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-visant-des-avions-enquete-ouverte-en-france-sur-un-lien-eventuel-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres-2474509.html), [Sud Ouest](https://www.sudouest.fr/faits-divers/alertes-a-la-bombe-visant-des-avions-le-parquet-de-paris-enquete-sur-un-lien-eventuel-avec-des-puissances-etrangeres-31429529.php), [L'Alsace](https://www.lalsace.fr/faits-divers-justice/2026/11/07/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-la-justice-cherche-une-eventuelle-piste-etrangere), [Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace](https://www.dna.fr/faits-divers-justice/2026/11/07/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-la-justice-cherche-une-eventuelle-piste-etrangere))
- On November 6, four aircraft flying over France were targeted by bomb alerts and landed safely at Orly and Bordeaux, according to Matignon. (7 independent sources: [La Croix](https://www.la-croix.com/societe/transport-aerien-quatre-nouvelles-alertes-a-la-bombe-sur-des-avions-survolant-la-france-20261106), [Europe 1](https://www.europe1.fr/societe/quatre-nouvelles-alertes-a-la-bombe-sur-des-avions-survolant-la-france-qui-se-sont-poses-sans-encombre-annonce-matignon-1213019?at_medium=RSS%20feeds&at_campaign=Flux%20Generique), [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/06/quatre-nouvelles-alertes-a-la-bombe-sur-des-avions-en-france-la-piste-dun-groupe-extremiste-russe-au-coeur-dune-enquete-europeenne-13639589.php), [Sud Ouest](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwJBVV95cUxOUHlGU21EOVhNQjlaQ1JIa3ZmamJDVk1FZ293b01VR1NsdzRkWEk1cTZqTGhmZW85dzkxc05wbUsyQ19KX2pobnYzOGxlei04ZzhsV0JLSE9BTXRPbDZVLS1IelZtaXRLb0ZaYW5HamQxTEk2NWdJb3pxM0RUa3JWdWZmVkstdWpQYVJDczFaYnJwYjZPcm53UWJXWEVwOE5QZXd2SXRRYW9oM2hDQ0t3VVZXeHpXQnB4QmNWd1gtUzJiSW5yVGI5S28wUnhFaWp2SUxQZllVbDNMYXNnYjdCb0JBMjFoT1ZxZnh1ZTVsZlhMaTRfVFV4LThGQ0pIOTVFaFdzRmJySQ?oc=5), [L'Union](http://www.lunion.fr/id838498/article/2026-11-06/nouvelles-alertes-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-dont-quatre-ont-atterri-en-france), [Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/11/06/alertes-a-la-bombe-quatre-vols-commerciaux-survolant-la-france-se-sont-poses-sans-encombre_6807787_3210.html), [Le Journal du Dimanche](https://www.lejdd.fr/Societe/alertes-a-la-bombe-quatre-nouveaux-avions-vises-en-france-les-menaces-se-multiplient-en-europe-187959), [BFMTV / RMC](https://www.bfmtv.com/international/video-fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-qui-se-cache-derriere-ces-operations_VN-202611070081.html))
- On November 5, at least twenty European commercial flights were targeted by false bomb alerts, causing diversions and the mobilization of fighter jets. (6 independent sources: [L'Est Républicain](https://www.estrepublicain.fr/transport/2026/11/05/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-les-courriels-recus-a-sofia-et-rome-signes-etat-masculin), [Le Progrès](https://www.leprogres.fr/transport/2026/11/05/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-les-courriels-recus-a-sofia-et-rome-signes-etat-masculin), [Le Dauphiné libéré](https://www.ledauphine.com/transport/2026/11/05/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-les-courriels-recus-a-sofia-et-rome-signes-etat-masculin), [Le Bien Public](https://www.bienpublic.com/transport/2026/11/05/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-les-courriels-recus-a-sofia-et-rome-signes-etat-masculin), [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/05/airbus-a320-deroute-durgence-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-revendiquees-par-les-combattants-de-letat-masculin-que-sait-on-de-ce-groupe-13638432.php), [Paris-Normandie](http://www.paris-normandie.fr/id757434/article/2026-11-05/fausses-alertes-la-bombe-des-avions-escortes-et-une-vingtaine-de-vols-perturbes), [Le Journal de l'île de La Réunion](https://www.clicanoo.re/article/faits-divers/2026/11/06/vingt-vols-vises-par-de-fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-en-europe-un-mouvement-ultranationaliste-russe-evoque), [France 3 Régions](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/normandie/eure/evreux/qui-sont-les-membres-de-l-etat-masculin-soupconnes-d-etre-a-l-origine-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-les-avions-3445326.html), [BFMTV / RMC](https://www.bfmtv.com/international/video-fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-qui-se-cache-derriere-ces-operations_VN-202611070182.html))
- Threat messages were signed or claimed by the "Male State Fighters", a pro-Russian extremist group. (4 independent sources: [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/05/airbus-a320-deroute-durgence-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-revendiquees-par-les-combattants-de-letat-masculin-que-sait-on-de-ce-groupe-13638432.php), [La Dépêche du Midi](https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/11/06/alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-une-vingtaine-davions-en-europe-quest-ce-que-letat-masculin-ce-mouvement-russe-dultra-droite-qui-serait-a-lorigine-de-ces-13639177.php), [TF1 Info / LCI](https://www.tf1info.fr/international/avions-detournes-ce-que-l-on-sait-de-l-etat-masculin-ce-mouvement-ultranationaliste-russe-apparaissant-dans-des-menaces-2474275.html), [France 3 Régions](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/normandie/eure/evreux/qui-sont-les-membres-de-l-etat-masculin-soupconnes-d-etre-a-l-origine-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-les-avions-3445326.html), [Sud Ouest](https://www.sudouest.fr/international/alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-nous-entrerons-dans-l-histoire-par-nos-actions-qu-est-ce-que-l-etat-masculin-ce-mouvement-d-extreme-droite-russe-qui-revendique-ces-messages-31411312.php))
- On November 5, 2026, an Aer Lingus Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to the Évreux air base after a bomb alert, escorted by two military aircraft. (3 independent sources: [L'Internaute](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggJBVV95cUxQdy1EZXBERW5CNE1MR2hmanpETy1XNUZWV09LenNjRlVwVVB5SXBudHBSeHQwOGt2NFppUlc0WmFQTHl5TDYtNmhhQkQ1UTBXd05XeFhvV2Y5UldRTHllTVlfR25YMFlidGFQU1RFMTNJc0tFaEYtUk55bTFUM1pzVE5NSzAwTHoxLUFqelhOdXdBZGhqMjI2OWdfc3BybkhyOFU1QldaMTRpZEswZHBnZW5TR09QRjdoWDhVMVpoSVZQRUc2bWFZQnROUHVNY0sySTZwTG1zM1MwT0paWXAzc2ZBbHlldmg5eFZhZkxibXhzdUtreWZQc2hSZzZlSHBsZEE?oc=5), [Paris-Normandie](http://www.paris-normandie.fr/id757434/article/2026-11-05/fausses-alertes-la-bombe-des-avions-escortes-et-une-vingtaine-de-vols-perturbes), [Ouest-France](https://www.ouest-france.fr/economie/transports/avion/pagaille-dans-le-ciel-europeen-avions-deroutes-escortes-quatre-questions-sur-une-serie-dalertes-a-la-bombe-d40f8742-d92b-11f1-b736-5b9907ef0b5a?utm_source=fluxpublicactu&utm_medium=fluxrss&utm_campaign=banquedecontenu))
- On November 6, Vladislav Pozdniakov, founder of the "Male State", denied any link with the alerts, stating his group no longer existed following its ban in Russia in 2021. (2 independent sources: [HuffPost France](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8AFBVV95cUxQN0IwWkhOOENtVnNLREFoN0RvTFRHcmNXSzE5Vm9Fc284SlNuci1FMHJSend5aDBmcWFBeEJHd3RWck55djdtZjU5VWNmckk3U0NrSlFZemVNY3V4OXJCX1RXUlJrSlpyUWp3SW83SXl1cDc1clloc3NsQUJGLWs4anpxQXJLQ1ZJbnZvUjBKUGVuTVd2THVhaUZqRzRYVERtVkFtcjZkUXJNMkwtLWV5M05QdXJ4c0RhdEFpejY5a0NOUkJycW1abFdYVlpIN3d1QjhiZGRIdEZUOTJtTG1OSDFWSVNPU2tQa1dmSHBnY0E?oc=5), [Libération](https://www.liberation.fr/international/europe/alertes-a-la-bombe-en-europe-le-fondateur-du-mouvement-russe-de-letat-masculin-dement-tout-lien-avec-les-menaces-20261106_P6SYOLB2RBBUZPBSOKGHMPXGB4/))
- The pilot and co-pilot of the A320 diverted to Évreux were questioned in the investigation into the refusal to comply. (2 independent sources: [L'Internaute](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggJBVV95cUxQdy1EZXBERW5CNE1MR2hmanpETy1XNUZWV09LenNjRlVwVVB5SXBudHBSeHQwOGt2NFppUlc0WmFQTHl5TDYtNmhhQkQ1UTBXd05XeFhvV2Y5UldRTHllTVlfR25YMFlidGFQU1RFMTNJc0tFaEYtUk55bTFUM1pzVE5NSzAwTHoxLUFqelhOdXdBZGhqMjI2OWdfc3BybkhyOFU1QldaMTRpZEswZHBnZW5TR09QRjdoWDhVMVpoSVZQRUc2bWFZQnROUHVNY0sySTZwTG1zM1MwT0paWXAzc2ZBbHlldmg5eFZhZkxibXhzdUtreWZQc2hSZzZlSHBsZEE?oc=5), [Paris-Normandie](http://www.paris-normandie.fr/id757705/article/2026-11-06/avion-detourne-vers-evreux-le-pilote-et-le-copilote-entendus-dans-lenquete-sur))

**Sources disagree**

- Claim of the alerts: Alerts claimed by the "Male State Fighters" according to [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/05/airbus-a320-deroute-durgence-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-revendiquees-par-les-combattants-de-letat-masculin-que-sait-on-de-ce-groupe-13638432.php), [France 3 Régions](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/normandie/eure/evreux/qui-sont-les-membres-de-l-etat-masculin-soupconnes-d-etre-a-l-origine-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-les-avions-3445326.html), [Sud Ouest](https://www.sudouest.fr/international/alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-des-avions-nous-entrerons-dans-l-histoire-par-nos-actions-qu-est-ce-que-l-etat-masculin-ce-mouvement-d-extreme-droite-russe-qui-revendique-ces-messages-31411312.php) ; No claim for all flights; the group is only mentioned in the threats according to [TF1 Info / LCI](https://www.tf1info.fr/international/avions-detournes-ce-que-l-on-sait-de-l-etat-masculin-ce-mouvement-ultranationaliste-russe-apparaissant-dans-des-menaces-2474275.html) ; The founder of the "Male State" denies any link with the alerts according to [HuffPost France](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8AFBVV95cUxQN0IwWkhOOENtVnNLREFoN0RvTFRHcmNXSzE5Vm9Fc284SlNuci1FMHJSend5aDBmcWFBeEJHd3RWck55djdtZjU5VWNmckk3U0NrSlFZemVNY3V4OXJCX1RXUlJrSlpyUWp3SW83SXl1cDc1clloc3NsQUJGLWs4anpxQXJLQ1ZJbnZvUjBKUGVuTVd2THVhaUZqRzRYVERtVkFtcjZkUXJNMkwtLWV5M05QdXJ4c0RhdEFpejY5a0NOUkJycW1abFdYVlpIN3d1QjhiZGRIdEZUOTJtTG1OSDFWSVNPU2tQa1dmSHBnY0E?oc=5), [Libération](https://www.liberation.fr/international/europe/alertes-a-la-bombe-en-europe-le-fondateur-du-mouvement-russe-de-letat-masculin-dement-tout-lien-avec-les-menaces-20261106_P6SYOLB2RBBUZPBSOKGHMPXGB4/)
- Number of flights targeted: Twelve aircraft according to [Le Journal du Dimanche](https://www.lejdd.fr/International/alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-le-ciel-europeen-lobjectif-est-davantage-de-nous-epuiser-187941) ; At least twenty flights according to [L'Est Républicain](https://www.estrepublicain.fr/transport/2026/11/05/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-les-courriels-recus-a-sofia-et-rome-signes-etat-masculin), [Le Progrès](https://www.leprogres.fr/transport/2026/11/05/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-les-courriels-recus-a-sofia-et-rome-signes-etat-masculin), [Le Dauphiné libéré](https://www.ledauphine.com/transport/2026/11/05/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-les-courriels-recus-a-sofia-et-rome-signes-etat-masculin), [Le Bien Public](https://www.bienpublic.com/transport/2026/11/05/fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-les-courriels-recus-a-sofia-et-rome-signes-etat-masculin), [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/05/airbus-a320-deroute-durgence-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-revendiquees-par-les-combattants-de-letat-masculin-que-sait-on-de-ce-groupe-13638432.php), [Paris-Normandie](http://www.paris-normandie.fr/id757434/article/2026-11-05/fausses-alertes-la-bombe-des-avions-escortes-et-une-vingtaine-de-vols-perturbes), [Le Journal de l'île de La Réunion](https://www.clicanoo.re/article/faits-divers/2026/11/06/vingt-vols-vises-par-de-fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-en-europe-un-mouvement-ultranationaliste-russe-evoque), [France 3 Régions](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/normandie/eure/evreux/qui-sont-les-membres-de-l-etat-masculin-soupconnes-d-etre-a-l-origine-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-dans-les-avions-3445326.html)

**Single source so far**

- Several European airports, including Rome and Sofia, were targeted by the alerts on November 5. (according to [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/05/airbus-a320-deroute-durgence-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-revendiquees-par-les-combattants-de-letat-masculin-que-sait-on-de-ce-groupe-13638432.php))
- These alerts on November 6 constitute a fourth wave of threats in Europe since the beginning of the week. (according to [HuffPost France](https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/international/article/ce-que-l-on-sait-des-nouvelles-alertes-a-la-bombe-sur-des-vols-en-europe-ce-vendredi-6-novembre_352920.html))
- Eleven flights departing from or destined for Prague and Sofia were targeted by alerts. (according to [BFMTV / RMC](https://www.bfmtv.com/international/video-fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-qui-se-cache-derriere-ces-operations_VN-202611070081.html))

**Updates**

- 8 November 2026 at 01:26: Bomb alerts now target media in Europe, after airliners.
- 7 November 2026 at 17:33: Eleven flights departing from or destined for Prague and Sofia were targeted.
- 7 November 2026 at 17:33: The co-pilot of the diverted A320 was also questioned in the investigation.
- 7 November 2026 at 17:33: The Paris prosecutor's office opens an investigation into a potential link with foreign powers.
- 6 November 2026 at 21:30: The Czech police report a new threat targeting numerous flights to and from Prague.
- 6 November 2026 at 21:30: The founder of the "Male State" denies any link with the alerts.
- 6 November 2026 at 21:30: On November 6, four new alerts targeted aircraft flying over France, which landed safely.
- 6 November 2026 at 04:04: The pilot of the diverted A320 was interrogated.
- 5 November 2026 at 22:44: No explosive device was found in the searched aircraft.
- 5 November 2026 at 22:44: The alerts were claimed by the "Male State Fighters".

**Checked on the web**

_Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._

- Not confirmed at this stage: On November 7, the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the false alerts targeting aircraft flying over France, particularly regarding a potential link with "foreign powers". ([franceinfo.fr](https://www.franceinfo.fr/economie/transports/ce-que-l-on-sait-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-qui-ont-vise-douze-vols-europeens-jeudi_8269349.html), [news.cgtn.com](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-04/EU-monitoring-aviation-bomb-threats-says-too-early-to-establish-links-1RMVkmcRLzO/p.html), [centrepresseaveyron.fr](https://www.centrepresseaveyron.fr/2026/11/05/alerte-a-la-bombe-dans-un-airbus-le-vol-dublin-rome-deroute-vers-une-base-aerienne-francaise-13637233.php), [blick.ch](https://www.blick.ch/fr/monde/avions-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-perturbent-les-vols-en-europe/02xmh4p), [blick.ch](https://www.blick.ch/fr/monde/europe-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-perturbent-les-vols/02xmh4p))
- Confirmed: On November 6, four aircraft flying over France were targeted by bomb alerts and landed safely at Orly and Bordeaux, according to Matignon. ([franceinfo.fr](https://www.franceinfo.fr/economie/transports/ce-que-l-on-sait-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-qui-ont-vise-douze-vols-europeens-jeudi_8269349.html), [news.cgtn.com](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-04/EU-monitoring-aviation-bomb-threats-says-too-early-to-establish-links-1RMVkmcRLzO/p.html), [centrepresseaveyron.fr](https://www.centrepresseaveyron.fr/2026/11/05/alerte-a-la-bombe-dans-un-airbus-le-vol-dublin-rome-deroute-vers-une-base-aerienne-francaise-13637233.php), [blick.ch](https://www.blick.ch/fr/monde/avions-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-perturbent-les-vols-en-europe/02xmh4p), [midilibre.fr](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/06/quatre-nouvelles-alertes-a-la-bombe-sur-des-avions-en-france-la-piste-dun-groupe-extremiste-russe-au-coeur-dune-enquete-europeenne-13639589.php))
- Confirmed: Several European airports, including Rome and Sofia, were targeted by the alerts on November 5. ([franceinfo.fr](https://www.franceinfo.fr/economie/transports/ce-que-l-on-sait-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-qui-ont-vise-douze-vols-europeens-jeudi_8269349.html), [centrepresseaveyron.fr](https://www.centrepresseaveyron.fr/2026/11/05/alerte-a-la-bombe-dans-un-airbus-le-vol-dublin-rome-deroute-vers-une-base-aerienne-francaise-13637233.php), [news.cgtn.com](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-04/EU-monitoring-aviation-bomb-threats-says-too-early-to-establish-links-1RMVkmcRLzO/p.html), [tf1info.fr](https://www.tf1info.fr/international/videos/video-alertes-a-la-bombe-pres-de-30-avions-cibles-54984-2474159.html), [blick.ch](https://www.blick.ch/fr/monde/avions-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-perturbent-les-vols-en-europe/02xmh4p))

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Key terms**

- **Diversion**: Act, for an aircraft, of being diverted to a diversion airport, i.e., an airport capable of handling its emergency landing safely. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%A9roport_de_d%C3%A9routement))
- **Hybrid warfare**: A military strategy that combines conventional warfare operations, asymmetric warfare, cyber warfare and other unconventional tools such as disinformation. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerre_hybride))
- **Paris Prosecutor's Office**: The Public Prosecutor at the Paris Judicial Tribunal, whose hierarchical superior is the Chief Public Prosecutor at the Paris Court of Appeal; the Paris Judicial Tribunal has the particularity of having national jurisdiction in certain areas (crimes against humanity, crimes committed by military personnel, terrorism). ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_procureurs_de_la_R%C3%A9publique_pr%C3%A8s_le_tribunal_judiciaire_de_Paris))

**What happens next?**

_What usually happens in this kind of situation, without prejudging the outcome._

1. Generally, the Paris prosecutor's office, which has national jurisdiction in certain areas, can open an investigation into facts of this type. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_procureurs_de_la_R%C3%A9publique_pr%C3%A8s_le_tribunal_judiciaire_de_Paris))

## Timeline (9 events)

### 5 November 2026 — [A Dublin-Rome flight diverted to Évreux after a bomb alert](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10074-a-dublin-rome-flight-diverted-to-evreux-after-a-bomb-alert.md)

An Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Évreux air base (Eure) on November 5, 2026 due to a bomb alert. Authorities are monitoring the situation.

32 sources, 63 articles · Évreux — Eure

### 5 November 2026 — [Multiplication of bomb threats in European airspace](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10300-multiplication-of-bomb-threats-in-european-airspace.md)

Twelve bomb threats were recorded this Thursday, November 5 in Europe, leading to the diversion of many flights since the beginning of the week.

26 sources, 32 articles · Nationwide

### 5 November 2026 — [Des alertes à la bombe revendiquées par les « combattants de l'État Masculin »](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10638-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-revendiquees-par-les-combattants-de-l-etat-masculin.md)

Des alertes à la bombe visant une vingtaine de vols et plusieurs aéroports européens ont été revendiquées par un groupe extrémiste pro-russe, les « combattants de l'État Masculin ».

11 sources, 12 articles · Nationwide

### 6 November 2026 — [Quatre nouvelles alertes à la bombe sur des avions survolant la France](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11322-quatre-nouvelles-alertes-a-la-bombe-sur-des-avions-survolant-la-france.md)

Quatre nouvelles alertes à la bombe ont visé des avions survolant le territoire français ce vendredi, dans la continuité de la vague de menaces qui perturbe le trafic aérien européen.

15 sources, 22 articles · Nationwide

### 6 November 2026 — [Fourth wave of bomb alerts on flights in Europe](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11849-fourth-wave-of-bomb-alerts-on-flights-in-europe.md)

New bomb alerts targeted commercial flights in Europe this Friday, November 6, marking the fourth wave after dozens of similar alerts since Monday.

3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide

### 6 November 2026 — [Alertes à la bombe : le fondateur de l'« État masculin » dément tout lien](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11593-alertes-a-la-bombe-le-fondateur-de-l-etat-masculin-dement-tout-lien.md)

Vladislav Pozdniakov affirme que son groupuscule masculiniste n'existe plus depuis son interdiction en Russie en 2021, alors que des emails de menaces envoyés cette semaine y faisaient allusion.

3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide

### 6 November 2026 — [Fausses alertes à la bombe : une arme de guerre hybride contre le trafic aérien européen](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11983-fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-une-arme-de-guerre-hybride-contre-le-trafic-aerien.md)

Après la multiplication des alertes à la bombe visant des vols et des médias en Europe, des analystes s'interrogent sur l'usage de ces fausses alertes comme outil de guerre hybride.

2 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide

### 7 November 2026 — [Nivat Soir du 6 novembre 2026 : bomb threats, demonstrations and Smic](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11974-nivat-soir-du-6-novembre-2026-bomb-threats-demonstrations-and-smic.md)

The Nivat Soir program of November 6, 2026 covers the false bomb threats and the hypothesis of Russian involvement, the renewal of the framework governing demonstrations, the debate over the Smic, and Russian strikes in Ukraine.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 7 November 2026 — [Le parquet de Paris ouvre une enquête sur les fausses alertes à la bombe visant des avions](https://acturadar.com/en/events/12474-le-parquet-de-paris-ouvre-une-enquete-sur-les-fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-visant.md)

Le parquet de Paris a ouvert une enquête pour retrouver les auteurs des courriels de fausses alertes à la bombe visant des vols, et examiner un éventuel lien avec des puissances étrangères.

18 sources, 27 articles · Nationwide

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Wave of false bomb alerts targeting flights in Europe”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/343-wave-of-false-bomb-alerts-targeting-flights-in-europe
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