Europe-wide school bomb threats suspected as hybrid warfare campaign
Published 1 d ago8 sourcesEvidence: Reported
A wave of bomb threats has hit thousands of schools in Italy and disrupted Eurostar train service between London and Paris. Italian PM Meloni has changed evacuation protocols, while French President Macron cautions against attributing blame prematurely. The scale and coordination suggest a possible state-sponsored disinformation or harassment campaign, with Russia a suspected actor, though attribution remains unconfirmed.
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A coordinated wave of mass email bomb threats has targeted thousands of schools across Italy, France, the UK (Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland), Ireland, and Bulgaria, disrupting education and Eurostar train services. Italian authorities, including PM Meloni, characterize these incidents as a 'hybrid warfare' or 'cyberattack' campaign aimed at sowing chaos and psychological warfare, with Russia suspected but unconfirmed. While most threats are assessed as hoaxes, the scale and cross-border coordination indicate a deliberate, state-sponsored or sophisticated actor.
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