Overview
- Two near-simultaneous explosions around 10 p.m. in Campo Ascolano (Pomezia) destroyed the vehicles parked outside Ranucci’s residence, with no injuries reported.
- Investigators say an explosive device was placed under Ranucci’s car, and forensic teams are analyzing the ordnance and canvassing for surveillance footage.
- Rome’s anti-mafia unit is investigating the case as criminal damage aggravated by mafia-style methods, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and senior ministers publicly condemned the attack, while Rai leadership and journalists’ unions voiced solidarity.
- Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi ordered tighter security for Ranucci and his family; the reporter has been under police protection since 2014 after previous threats, including bullets found near his home.