Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt Life Across Europe, Targeting Schools and Flights
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
A series of anonymous bomb threats has disrupted life across Europe, targeting thousands of schools and numerous passenger flights. Investigations have found no explosives, with authorities suspecting a coordinated effort to sow panic. Flights to and from Israel have also been affected, alongside disruptions to broadcasters. While arrests have been made, the perpetrators and their motives remain unclear, though some officials suspect Russian involvement.
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- Anonymous bomb threats have caused widespread disruption across Europe, targeting schools and flights.
- Thousands of schools in Italy were evacuated following a mass email threat on November 11.
- Over 50 passenger flights were targeted by hoax bomb threats between November 2 and 6.
- Flights to and from Israel were also diverted or delayed due to bomb threats.
- Authorities suspect a coordinated campaign to sow panic, with some EU officials blaming Russia.
- Arrests have been made, but the perpetrators and their motives remain unknown.
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