Bomb threat to more than 6 thousand schools in Italy: Schools were evacuated

It was reported that an anonymous e-mail containing a bomb threat sent to approximately 6 thousand schools in Italy caused concern and evacuation of schools.

According to the news of the Italian Rainews24 channel, following the cyber attacks targeting supermarket refrigerators and false bomb threats against airplanes in the past weeks, a bomb alert was issued in thousands of schools across the country.

In an e-mail signed "Mikhail Andropov", a notice that a bomb was found in some schools led to the evacuation of many schools.

It was reported in the press that necessary checks were carried out in schools that received the e-mail containing a bomb threat.

Many schools in the capital Rome were evacuated due to a bomb alarm. Schools in the Appio-Tuscolano district of Rome and nurseries nearby were also evacuated.

Apart from the capital, bomb threats were also made to many schools in Milan, Trieste, Bologna, Naples, Reggio Calabria and Sardania Island.

The threatening letter read, "We have come to destroy you." The expression was used.

According to the news of the Italian ANSA agency, based on sources of the Ministry of Education, more than 6 thousand schools received this e-mail containing a bomb threat.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated the following in his written statement on social media platforms at noon:

"The government closely follows the numerous bomb threat reports in schools. Law enforcement forces and public institutions at all levels are working to monitor the situation and reassure citizens, families and school personnel. In the current investigations, no findings have been found indicating the existence of a concrete danger. It is considered that the notifications in question are part of a strategy aimed at creating fear and anxiety in the public. All necessary investigations on the subject are continuing."

MELONI MEETS WITH SECURITY STAFF

Following the threatening e-mails that caused panic and the evacuation of schools across the country, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened the security committee in the evening.

After the meeting, Meloni shared a video statement on social media platforms.

Regarding the false reports against schools, Meloni said, "Those who did this wanted the country to stop, to be afraid. But when they wake up tomorrow, they will encounter a country that takes its children to school and goes to work. This is the best and strongest answer we can give." he said.

"We will not let an anonymous email determine our children's school calendar," Meloni said. he said.

Pointing out that such incidents occurred not only in Italy but also in England and other European countries, Meloni reminded that the bomb threats made on passenger planes last week were also unfounded.

Stating that there is no distinction between the government and the opposition regarding security, Meloni said that he will discuss this issue with the opposition leaders tomorrow.

Opposition 5 Star Movement deputy Luca Pirondini emphasized that this was a serious alarm and called on Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi to inform the parliament.

Meanwhile, threatening e-mails were sent to 280 school principals in the country on November 2, and these were also found to be unfounded.