Defence Minister Guido Crosetto attributed the recent rioting by youths in Milan and other parts of Italy to a 'hybrid war' being waged against the West, employing unconventional tools such as social media platforms TikTok and YouTube. The events involved groups of youths engaging in ransacking and looting, causing approximately one billion euros in damages. Clashes with police resulted in injuries to 14 officers and the detention of over 270 individuals, 80% of whom were minors. Crosetto emphasized that a significant portion of the youth have been subjected to a 'counter-education' influencing their values and worldview, contrasting with democratic norms.

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto attributed the recent rioting by youths in Milan and other parts of Italy to a 'hybrid war' being waged against the West, employing unconventional tools such as social media platforms TikTok and YouTube. The events involved groups of youths engaging in ransacking and looting, causing approximately one billion euros in damages. Clashes with police resulted in injuries to 14 officers and the detention of over 270 individuals, 80% of whom were minors. Crosetto emphasized that a significant portion of the youth have been subjected to a 'counter-education' influencing their values and worldview, contrasting with democratic norms.