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Something is jamming GPS over Europe. Here's what we found

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A Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2546, is likely disrupting GPS over Europe. It's either testing jamming capabilities or sending covert communications. This could have massive global implications if fully deployed.

  • ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russian satellite Cosmos 2546 identified as likely source.
  • ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Disruptions are brief, periodic, and targeted at GPS frequencies.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Potential for widespread disruption if fully activated.
  • ๐Ÿค” Could be tests or covert communications, not accidental.

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