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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

GPS interference causes Ryanair flight diversion after Russia tampering claims

The Ryanair Boeing 737 Max 8-200 aircraft was on its descent into Vilnius when it changed plans to divert to Warsaw - (Getty Images)

A Ryanair flight descending into Vilnius airport on Thursday was diverted to Warsaw due to GPS interference, Lithuania’s air navigation authority has reported.

The Boeing 737 Max 8-200 departed London Luton on Thursday and was on approach to the runway at Vilnius airport in Lithuania, lowering to an altitude of 850 feet (259 meters), when it lifted off again.

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