Bomb Threat Chaos Hits Baltic Schools in Coordinated Cyber Attack
Schools across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have been paralysed by a flood of bomb threats since Friday morning. The chilling wave mirrors similar tactics seen in neighbouring countries, sparking panic and disruption.
‘Coordinated Mass Attack’ from Inside the EU
Lithuanian police chief Renatas Pozela slammed the attacks as a “coordinated mass attack.” He revealed hundreds of threat emails, mostly in Russian with political undertones, originated from a server based inside the European Union. The bomb threats targeted schools in all three Baltic states, rattling communities and authorities alike.
Schools Locked Down as Threats Surge
- Estonia’s second-largest city, Tartu, shut most of its schools after a wave of spam emails hit late Wednesday.
- Lithuanian officials reported a staggering 750 bomb threat emails on Friday alone, with the numbers still climbing.
- Latvia confirmed low-level threats but admitted the warnings were designed to destabilise society and shake public trust.
Despite the chaos, Lithuanian Interior Minister Agnė Bilotaitė reassured the public that there was no immediate danger. “These false reports are aimed at creating panic,” she said.
Hostile State Actors Behind Baltic Cyber Assaults
Security sources blame hostile state actors seeking to destabilise Baltic institutions amid rising geopolitical tension. The Baltic countries, staunch critics of Russia and President Vladimir Putin, have become prime targets for cyber and information warfare.
Officials warn these threats are not just empty words but part of a broader strategy to incite fear, confuse authorities, and undermine society. Precautionary school closures remain in place as investigations continue.
