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Hybrid warfare: Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, UK in latest disruption
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 12/11/2026, 10:20:02 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 10:45:44 UTC
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Briefings
Schools across Italy, Britain, Scotland, and Ireland were evacuated on Wednesday following hoax bomb threats. These incidents follow a pattern of recent hoax alerts involving flights across Europe and cyber attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems in several European countries, including Italy. The report highlights a coordinated disruption affecting multiple nations during the same period.
Key points
- Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats.
- Similar hoax threats were reported in schools in Britain, Scotland and Ireland.
Context
The incidents occurred after a series of hoax bomb alerts in recent weeks, including on flights across Europe and cyber attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems in several European countries, including Italy. The findings indicate a coordinated disruption affecting multiple nations during the same period.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to reported school evacuations and hoax alerts; specific numbers of students affected, exact dates of flight incidents, or confirmed cyber attack details are not provided.
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