A large-scale technical failure affecting many countries caused serious disruption to airports, banks and the media. The problem, according to preliminary data, is related to Microsoft platforms and, in particular, to an error that occurred after updating the cybersecurity solution from CrowdStrike on Windows, Lenta.ru reports.

The impact of the disruption is being felt across the aviation industry, with flights suspended in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Berlin Airport has temporarily closed operations, and low-cost airline Ryanair has warned passengers of possible delays. The Turkish airline is experiencing problems with booking tickets and checking in for flights due to global technical failures. The failure also affected the schedule of arrivals and departures at the fourth largest airport in Europe - Amsterdam Schiphol.

There are also problems in the media sphere: the British television channel Sky News has encountered difficulties in broadcasting. Banks and media in Spain and Türkiye also reported technical problems.

In the United States, the emergency number 911 has ceased to function in some regions, which is of particular concern.

The financial sector has also suffered: the London Stock Exchange and a number of payment systems are experiencing operational difficulties.

Development companies are already working to fix the problem. The situation continues to evolve, and experts urge users to be vigilant and patient while the process of restoring normal operation of systems is underway.