# Wave of false bomb threats targeting flights in Europe > On November 5, 2026, an Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Évreux Air Base after a bomb threat. Twelve threats were recorded that day in Europe, and some twenty flights as well as several airports were targeted by threats claimed by a pro-Russian extremist group, the 'Masculine State fighters'. The founder of this group denied any link, stating that it no longer existed following its ban in Russia in 2021. New threats targeted planes flying over France on November 6 and 7, before the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the false threat emails and a possible link with foreign powers. Emmanuel Macron considered it too early to identify those responsible and announced the convening of a Defense Council, while Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez mentioned 'foreign interference'. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 13 events nationwide, followed from 5 November 2026 to 13 November 2026. 185 articles from 39 sources (security, politics); last updated on 13 November 2026 at 13:50. Reported toll: 50 deaths. - Status: ongoing - Category: Security, Politics - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 5 November 2026 at 09:47 - Updated: 13 November 2026 at 13:50 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/343-wave-of-false-bomb-threats-targeting-flights-in-europe ## Reported figures - 50 deaths - 1 500 euros ## Coverage angles All three sides cover the same wave of false bomb threats, but the left emphasizes the judicial investigation and the group's denial, the center focuses on government statements (Nuñez, Macron) and the right on the hypothesis of foreign interference, 'hybrid war' and the behavior of the diverted pilot. **Common ground** - A wave of false bomb threats targeted numerous flights in Europe in early November 2026 - The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation, including into a possible link with foreign powers - Laurent Nuñez mentioned possible 'foreign interference' and threats that were 'manifestly coordinated' - Emmanuel Macron announced the convening of a Defense Council and said it is too early to identify those responsible **Differences** - The right emphasizes the Aer Lingus pilot's alleged refusal to land at Évreux and the investigation into his behavior, an angle absent from the provided left- and center-leaning articles - The left develops the founder of the 'Masculine State' group's denial and the hypothesis of a Russian group, little present in the center and right articles - The center insists on threats targeting Italian schools, a subject not taken up in the provided left and right articles - The right cites experts mentioning 'hybrid war' or a 'destabilization maneuver', a framing absent from the left and center articles ## 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 false threats targeting planes flying over France, notably into a possible 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 planes flying over France were targeted by bomb threats and landed without incident 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 some twenty European commercial flights were targeted by false bomb threats, 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 'Masculine 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 Évreux Air Base after a bomb threat, 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 'Masculine State' group, denied any link with the threats, stating that his group no longer exists 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 heard in the investigation into failure 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 responsibility for the threats: Threats claimed by the 'Masculine 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 'Masculine State' group denies any link with the threats 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 planes 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 some 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 November 5 threats. (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 November 6 threats 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 to or from Prague and Sofia were targeted by threats. (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 threats now target media in Europe, after airliners. - 7 November 2026 at 17:33: Eleven flights to or from Prague and Sofia were targeted. - 7 November 2026 at 17:33: The co-pilot of the diverted A320 was also heard in the investigation. - 7 November 2026 at 17:33: The Paris prosecutor's office opens an investigation into a possible link with foreign powers. - 6 November 2026 at 21:30: Czech police report a new threat targeting numerous flights to and from Prague. - 6 November 2026 at 21:30: The founder of the 'Masculine State' group denies any link with the threats. - 6 November 2026 at 21:30: On November 6, four new threats targeted planes flying over France, which landed without incident. - 6 November 2026 at 04:04: The pilot of the diverted A320 was questioned. - 5 November 2026 at 22:44: No explosive device was found in the searched aircraft. - 5 November 2026 at 22:44: Bomb threats now target media in Europe, after airliners. **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 false threats targeting planes flying over France, notably into a possible 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 planes flying over France were targeted by bomb threats and landed without incident 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 November 5 threats. ([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**: The fact, 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 war**: Military strategy combining conventional warfare, asymmetric warfare, cyberwarfare and other unconventional tools such as disinformation. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerre_hybride)) - **Paris prosecutor's office**: The public prosecutor of the Republic at the Paris Judicial Court, whose hierarchical superior is the prosecutor general at the Paris Court of Appeal; the Paris Judicial Court 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. As a general rule, 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 (13 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. 4 sources, 5 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 ### 12 November 2026 — [Macron : trop tôt pour déterminer les responsables des alertes à la bombe en Europe](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17207-macron-trop-tot-pour-determiner-les-responsables-des-alertes-a-la-bombe-en.md) Au sommet de la Communauté politique européenne à Dublin, Emmanuel Macron a estimé qu'il est trop tôt pour identifier les responsables des alertes à la bombe visant des vols en Europe. 5 sources, 6 articles · Nationwide ### 12 November 2026 — [Face aux alertes à la bombe, Macron va réunir un Conseil de défense](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17738-face-aux-alertes-a-la-bombe-macron-va-reunir-un-conseil-de-defense.md) Alors que les fausses alertes à la bombe se multiplient en France et en Europe, notamment dans les établissements scolaires, le chef de l'État a annoncé réunir un Conseil de défense. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 13 November 2026 — [Alertes à la bombe : qui se cache derrière Mikhaïl Andropov, auteur des mails menaçants ?](https://acturadar.com/en/events/18281-alertes-a-la-bombe-qui-se-cache-derriere-mikhail-andropov-auteur-des-mails.md) L'enquête cherche à identifier Mikhaïl Andropov, présenté comme l'auteur des mails menaçants à l'origine de la vague d'alertes à la bombe visant des vols. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 13 November 2026 — [Fausses alertes à la bombe : Laurent Nuñez évoque une « ingérence étrangère »](https://acturadar.com/en/events/18518-fausses-alertes-a-la-bombe-laurent-nunez-evoque-une-ingerence-etrangere.md) Le ministre de l'Intérieur Laurent Nuñez affirme que les fausses alertes à la bombe visant des avions et des établissements scolaires sont « concertées » et possiblement liées à une ingérence étrangère. Trois établissements scolaires français ont reçu des menaces jeudi, après des alertes en Italie, Irlande et Royaume-Uni. 8 sources, 8 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Wave of false bomb threats targeting flights in Europe”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/343-wave-of-false-bomb-threats-targeting-flights-in-europe Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology