DHS: No Evidence of Attack After FAA Grounds All Flights
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirms no nefarious attack after FAA grounds all U.S. flights due to communication issues.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed there is currently no indication of a nefarious attack after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all flights nationwide due to a communication outage. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin addressed reporters, stating that the incident was a telecommunications issue and that all flights are accounted for.
FAA Issues Ground Stop Order
The FAA issued an urgent statement ordering all U.S. airports to ground flights due to extraordinary circumstances and for safety reasons. The order emphasized that all departing traffic should remain grounded until further notice, with inbound international flights to be managed on a case-by-case basis.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also confirmed the FAA had issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. While the cause of the outage is still under investigation, officials have ruled out any indication of a terrorist attack at this time.
DHS Assures Public Safety
Mullin addressed concerns raised by the public and media, stating that everybody is safe and there is no reason for concern regarding loved ones traveling. He noted that cyberattacks are always a possibility, but as of now, no such threat has been confirmed.
“As we investigate what caused this, you always got to assume that as many cyberattacks that take place, that you make that assumption,” Mullin said. “As of right now, that’s not known. We’re going to continue to work, the first thing we want to do is make sure we restore the communications, we get all the flights on the ground, and then we get back to normal operations.”
The incident has sparked widespread concern and speculation, with many people questioning the cause of the communication failure. While the FAA and DHS have not provided a definitive explanation, the focus remains on restoring normal operations and ensuring the safety of all travelers.
Source: Breitbart
