Hoax Bomb Threats Target Hundreds of European Schools
Classrooms join the growing list of targets of suspected hybrid warfare.
Hoax bomb threats targeted hundreds of European schools on Wednesday, disrupting classrooms across Italy, Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened an emergency meeting to investigate the ongoing campaign of hybrid warfare against the continent, suspecting Russia as a possible culprit.
At least 21 European nations experienced these threats in recent weeks, alongside false bomb threats on European airlines, cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems, and coordinated attacks on blood banks. These incidents have caused disruptions for travelers, spoiled food, sparked fires, and threatened critical healthcare infrastructure.
Italian Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara urged vigilance while acknowledging the need to prepare for this evolving threat.
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