# Widespread Bomb Threats Disrupt Hundreds of Italian Schools via Anonymous Emails Authorities evacuate over 300 schools across Italy following identical, threatening anonymous email communications. - **Source:** [Open](https://www.open.online) - **Published:** 2026-11-11 - **Topic:** [world](https://brifing.si/c/world) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/d7ce6b8d-f420-4bb4-96cc-4e7355c2c9ea ## Nationwide School Evacuations Over 300 schools across Italy, spanning from Milan to Rome, were evacuated on Wednesday following anonymous bomb threats. Students and staff were moved to safe areas while police and fire departments conducted security checks. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara confirmed the scale of the disruption, noting that the total count could potentially rise. ## The Anonymous Sender The emails were signed by an individual identifying as Mikhail Andropov, claiming to lead an organization called the Vilayat of Misoginistan. The message contained graphic threats of violence, including claims of planted explosives and intentions to target the Prime Minister's vehicle. Authorities are currently investigating the origin of these specific digital communications. ## Pattern of Intimidation This incident follows a similar wave of threats reported earlier in November, when 280 school principals received messages claiming explosives were placed inside their buildings. These previous emails specifically mentioned the use of ammonium nitrate. The recurrence of these threats has caused significant confusion and concern among parents across various Italian cities. ## International Threat History The name Mikhail Andropov has appeared in previous threatening communications sent to 18 media outlets across Ireland, Great Britain, and Bulgaria. These earlier messages warned of future attacks on transportation infrastructure, including aircraft, cruise ships, and trains. The sender also claimed to have compromised various servers and accounts belonging to European individuals. ## Hybrid Warfare Context Security experts view these school threats within the broader context of rising concerns regarding hybrid warfare tactics in Europe. Such operations often target critical infrastructure, including supermarkets, blood banks, and air traffic control systems. These coordinated digital disruptions aim to create widespread public panic and test the response capabilities of national security forces. ## Operational Security Response Local police forces, including the Carabinieri, have been deployed to conduct site inspections at affected institutions. While some schools, such as the Tito Livio high school in Milan, were able to resume operations after authorities deemed the risks non-concrete, the nationwide nature of the alerts has necessitated a high-level security coordination effort. ## Social Impact and Panic The rapid dissemination of information through WhatsApp parent groups has amplified the psychological impact of the threats. Many parents rushed to schools to collect their children, leading to logistical challenges for administrators. The confusion highlights how digital threats can effectively disrupt daily public life even without the presence of physical explosive devices. ## Ongoing Investigation Status Italian authorities are treating the situation as a serious security matter, with investigations currently underway to trace the source of the emails. While no actual explosives have been reported found, the persistence of these threats suggests a coordinated effort to destabilize public institutions. Officials continue to monitor the situation for further developments. ## Sources covering this story - [Il Sole 24 Ore – Italia — Bomb Threats Disrupt Schools Across Italy via Anonymous Emails](https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/allarme-bomba-decine-scuole-italia-mail-anonima-AJg85ZCC) - [Open — Widespread Bomb Threats Target Italian Schools via Anonymous Emails](https://www.open.online/2026/11/11/scuola-allarme-bomba-mail-cosa-succede/) - [The Straits Times – World — Over 300 Italian Schools Evacuated Following Bomb Threats](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/at-least-300-italian-schools-evacuated-after-email-bomb-alerts) - [The Independent – News — Italy Evacuates 300 Schools Following Nationwide Bomb Threat Emails](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-bomb-threat-school-email-b3083056.html) - [Khaleej Times — Hundreds of Italian Schools Evacuated Following Bomb Threats](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/europe/italian-schools-evacuated-email-bomb-alerts) - [Rai News — Nationwide Bomb Threats Disrupt Italian Schools](https://www.rainews.it/maratona/2026/11/allarmi-bomba-in-oltre-cento-scuole-in-tutta-italia-mail-agli-istituti-studenti-evacuati-6fdcb91e-5ac8-48bf-85e9-8ab4fecf3e5c.html) - [ANSA English — Italian Education Minister Dismisses School Bomb Threat Concerns](https://www.ansa.it/english/news/2026/11/11/valditara-says-no-need-for-alarm-no-concrete-risk_1134f1b5-47df-4be1-94df-a5a675f949bd.html) - [ANSA English — Meloni Convenes Emergency Meeting Following Nationwide School Bomb Threats](https://www.ansa.it/english/news/2026/11/11/bomb-threats-in-schools-meloni-calls-a-meeting-for-4-p.m._c04eeb0b-4e41-4792-85fc-f4e091dd7a9d.html) - [ANSA English — Meloni Convenes Emergency Meeting Following Widespread School Bomb Threats](https://www.ansa.it/english/news/politics/2026/11/11/bomb-threats-in-schools-meloni-calls-a-meeting-for-4-p.m._aab572f9-e279-4a19-9103-c6c07c37bed3.html) - [NU.nl — Massive Bomb Threats Disrupt Hundreds of Schools Across Italy](https://www.nu.nl/buitenland/6416214/zeker-driehonderd-scholen-in-italie-geevacueerd-na-bommeldingen.html) - [Today.it — Widespread Bomb Threats Target Italian Schools via Email](https://www.today.it/attualita/allarme-bomba-scuole-oggi-11-novembre-2026.html) - [NOS – Buitenland — Schools Evacuated in Italy and Northern Ireland Following Bomb Threats](https://nos.nl/l/2638985) - The Local Italy — Italian Schools Evacuated Following Widespread Bomb Threats - https://www.thelocal.it/20261111/breaking-schools-evacuated-across-italy-after-bomb-threats — - [La Repubblica — Italy Responds to Nationwide School Bomb Threats](https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/11/11/news/allarmi_bomba_scuole_meloni_convoca_riunione_crosetto_cretini-425715367/) - [SVT – Utrikes — Massive Bomb Threats Force Evacuation of 300 Italian Schools](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/300-skolor-i-italien-evakuerade-efter-bombhot) - [DW – Top Stories — Italy Faces Massive Wave of School Bomb Threats](https://www.dw.com/en/italy-hundreds-of-schools-evacuated-after-bomb-threats/a-79918034?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf) - [Sveriges Radio Ekot — Thousands of European Schools Targeted by Bomb Threats](https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/9338994) - [The Hindu – International — Italy Evacuates Schools Following Coordinated Bomb Threats Across Europe](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/italy-evacuates-over-300-schools-due-to-bomb-alert-with-threats-in-scotland-and-ireland/article71690995.ece) - [ANSA English — Meloni Rejects School Closures Following Anonymous Bomb Threats](https://www.ansa.it/english/news/politics/2026/11/11/we-wont-let-an-anonymous-email-decide-school-calendar-says-meloni_63c97071-4129-46eb-a841-2710a2562ba0.html) - [Courthouse News — Italy Evacuates Schools Following Widespread Anonymous Bomb Threats](https://www.courthousenews.com/italy-evacuates-hundreds-of-schools-due-to-bomb-alert-with-threats-in-scotland-and-ireland/) - [France 24 – Europe — Schools Evacuated Across Italy Following Hoax Bomb Threats](https://www.france24.com/en/schools-evacuated-across-italy-after-bomb-threats) - [France Info – Titres — Meloni Confirms No Explosives Found After Italian School Bomb Threats](https://www.franceinfo.fr/monde/italie/on-n-a-rien-trouve-dans-aucune-ecole-assure-giorgia-meloni-apres-les-milliers-d-alertes-a-la-bombe-ayant-vise-des-ecoles-italiennes_8278382.html#xtor=RSS-3-[lestitres]) - [Rai News — Italy Establishes New Security Protocol for School Bomb Threats](https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/11/allarmi-palazzo-chigi-protocollo-di-sicurezza-no-evacuazioni-con-mail-massiva-df1381f8-7349-4078-8627-1f2dce16fe7f.html) - [Today.it — Italy Establishes New School Bomb Threat Evacuation Protocol](https://www.today.it/attualita/allarmi-bomba-protocollo-evacuazioni.html) - [France 24 – Europe — Thousands of Schools Evacuated in Italy Following Widespread Bomb Hoaxes](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261112-thousands-of-schools-evacuated-in-italy-as-bomb-threats-spread-across-europe) - The Local Italy — Italy Faces Bomb Threats and Severe Weather Alerts - https://www.thelocal.it/20261112/today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-143 — - [La Repubblica — Italy Faces Nationwide School Bomb Hoaxes via Hacked Email Accounts](https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2026/11/12/diretta/allarme_bomba_scuole_italia_oggi-425717828/) - [Euronews – Latest — Italy Faces School Bomb Threats as Meloni Seeks Political Unity](https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/italy-hit-by-second-day-of-school-bomb-threats-as-meloni-summons-opposition) - [Open — Futuro Nazionale Proposes Digital Shield Against School Bomb Hoaxes](https://www.open.online/2026/11/12/allarmi-bomba-ricette-futuro-nazionale-meloni/) - [El País – Internacional — Italy Mandates No Evacuations for Mass Bomb Threats](https://elpais.com/internacional/2026-11-12/1800-colegios-de-italia-reciben-amenazas-de-bomba-por-segundo-dia-consecutivo.html) - The Local Italy — Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt Italian Schools and European Flights - https://www.thelocal.it/20261112/what-we-know-about-hoax-bomb-threats-hitting-italian-schools-and-flights — - The Local Italy — New Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupts Italian Schools - https://www.thelocal.it/20261112/new-bomb-threats-sent-to-italian-schools-for-a-second-day — - [SVT – Utrikes — Widespread Bomb Threats Disrupt European Institutions](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/hotvagen-mot-europa-fortsatter-myndigheter-i-krismoten) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. 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