Russian jammer in Syria said to cause interference with flights to Israel

Airplanes flying into Israel from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea are again experiencing navigation problems, due to a signal spoofing system installed by Russia in Syria, Kan news reported Monday.

According to the report, pilots began having issues a few weeks ago and Israel has sent a message to Moscow informing it that the system is interfering with its civilian airspace.

Russia, however, has reportedly rebuffed the Israeli request, insisting the system is needed to protect its soldiers stationed in Syria.