Global IT outage occurred worldwide: operations of airlines, banks, major media outlets are disrupted

Reports from around the world indicate widespread disruptions in the computer systems used by airlines, banks, and major media outlets. This is reported by the BBC.

Due to software failures, airlines and airports are canceling flights en masse, and those already in the air are seeking emergency landing sites. The cause of the widespread IT system disruptions has not yet been determined, but Microsoft has stated that they are taking measures to mitigate the consequences.

British railway companies also report facing "widespread IT issues".

Sky News was forced to interrupt its live broadcast. Disruptions are also being observed on the London Stock Exchange.

The Telegram channel "BILD in russian" reports that all flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) have been suspended at least until 10:00 local time. According to the broadcaster rbb, there has been a massive failure in the airport's services. According to Flightradar24, flights from Frankfurt, Cologne, Vienna, and Oslo have been redirected.