Feb 15 • 07:34 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy Il Giornale

Gasoline in pits and knowledge of the system: this is how anarchists are trying to sabotage transport

Anarchists are attempting to disrupt Italian railway transport with coordinated sabotage attacks near Rome, targeting high-speed lines between Florence and Naples.

In Italy, there have been recent sabotage attempts against railway lines, particularly targeting the connections between Florence and Naples. Following a notable incident near Bologna-Pesaro, the latest attacks occurred near Rome on maintenance facilities that affect high-speed transit. These actions seem to be part of a broader strategy by anarchist groups aiming to severely disrupt transport operations across the country.

Authorities are currently investigating these incidents, which occurred in the early morning hours, at 4:30 AM and 5:40 AM, suggesting that the perpetrators may have had a strategic plan for executing multiple attacks in quick succession. The choice of timing indicates that the saboteurs aimed to capitalize on the hours when train services resume, maximizing disruption to travelers and freight. The lack of a claimed responsibility adds a layer of complexity to the investigations already underway.

As these events unfold, the implications for national transport security and the potential for future attacks raise significant concerns. The Italian government and rail authorities will likely need to boost security measures to prevent similar incidents. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the nation in dealing with anarchists and other groups who may aim to disrupt public infrastructure for political motives.

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