Soldiers patrol Milan streets as shops board up ahead of protests

29 Oct 2026 • 9:07 PM MYT
Euronews
Euronews

Trusted news from Europe’s newsroom

Soldiers patrol Milan streets as shops board up ahead of protests

Italian soldiers and police are patrolling Milan as the city prepares for fresh protests on Saturday, a week after clashes and looting hit the fashion and finance capital.

Authorities have deployed an additional 500 soldiers to support existing security forces, while shops, including luxury boutiques and major retailers, have boarded up their windows amid fears of further violence.

Security measures include surveillance drones, checks at railway stations and rapid-response units. Officials are concerned that protesters could move into other neighbourhoods to avoid heavily policed areas.

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved