An anarchist group has taken responsibility for actions that sabotaged the railway network in northern Italy on a critical day, coinciding with the first full day of the Winter Olympics. This incident led to significant delays for both high-speed and regional trains, but fortunately, there were no injuries nor damage to any trains. Authorities are now facing the task of ensuring the safety and efficiency of train operations during a high-profile international event.

The group criticized Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's increasing restrictions on demonstrations, claiming that these measures rendered such street actions 'ineffective' and compelled them to explore alternative protest methods. In their statement, they condemned the Olympics as a 'celebration of nationalism', suggesting that such global events serve more as a testing ground for police control over public dissent and surveillance capabilities than as celebratory athletic contests.

Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini responded to the sabotage, promising to capture those responsible for the anarchistic actions. The growing tension between government authority and protest groups continues to raise questions about civil liberties and the extent to which law enforcement can operate under the guise of maintaining public order, especially during significant international events like the Olympics.