Wave of bomb threats hits European flights
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Italian Air Force, French Military, Anonymous threat actor
Europe (Italy, France, etc.)
November 5, 2026
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18 flights across Europe, including 6 in Italy, received bomb threats. Italian and French military jets were scrambled to escort affected aircraft. An anonymous email sent to airport authorities is suspected as the source.
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