Possible Sonic Booms: Rafale Jets to Fly Over These Croatian Counties Today

Residents in several Croatian counties may experience temporary noise disturbances on July 15, 2026, due to planned flight activities by the Croatian Air Force's fighter jets. The Ministry of Defense announced that pilots from the 191st Fighter Aviation Squadron will be conducting regular training maneuvers between 2 PM and 3 PM local time.

During these activities, which will take place at altitudes above 10,000 meters, there is a possibility of the jets breaking the sound barrier, leading to a short, intensified noise. The affected areas include Zagreb County, Sisak-Moslavina County, Karlovac County, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Lika-Senj County, and Bjelovar-Bilogora County.

The Ministry emphasized that all flight operations are conducted in accordance with the regulations and rules governing airspace use in the Republic of Croatia. Safety measures will be strictly adhered to during the training, ensuring the well-being of both the pilots and the public. This scheduled activity is part of the routine training regimen for the Croatian Air Force to maintain operational readiness.