Part of Latvia's mobile phone network was interrupted and its 119 emergency services hotline failed for the first time during Russia's extensive military drills in September, according to NATO diplomats and Latvian security officials. The Baltic states have been alarmed by Russian moves since Moscow's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region last year. NATO has expressed concern over Russia's use of cyber weapons and its ability to interfere with other nations' communications. The Russian defence ministry refused to comment, while a Swedish defence ministry spokesperson said it was "not aware of any jamming attempt".
Part of Latvia's mobile phone network was interrupted and its 119 emergency services hotline failed for the first time during Russia's extensive military drills in September, according to NATO diplomats and Latvian security officials. Russia is suspected of having aimed a powerful mobile communications jammer at Sweden, part of which hit Latvia. NATO has expressed concern over Russia's use of cyber weapons and its ability to interfere with other nations' communications. The Russian defence ministry refused to comment, while a Swedish defence ministry spokesperson said it was "not aware of any jamming attempt".