# ATM bombings in Slovenia's Koper region > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atm-bombings-in-slovenias-koper-region > Updated: 2026-08-17T08:50:49.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 2. Slovenian police arrested a 51-year-old Croatian national following a series of explosive attacks on ATMs in the Koper region. The suspect is linked to at least five incidents across municipalities including Ilirska Bistrica, Koper, and Divača. Authorities stated the suspect acted alone, frequently using rented vehicles to target isolated locations near the border. During a failed attempt in Senožeče on July 6, police apprehended the man after a chase, seizing an improvised explosive device containing military-grade explosives and a detonator. While most attacks caused significant property damage, only one incident in Bertoki resulted in the theft of cash. The suspect faces multiple charges, including large-scale theft, illegal possession and trafficking of explosives, and causing general danger. ## Claims - Milan police arrested a 48-year-old man for an aggravated robbery. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The suspect used a cutter to threaten a 35-year-old man and forced him to withdraw 500 euros from an ATM. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The suspect was arrested on August 11 in Milan's Via Impastato after attempting to flee. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Italy reports multiple robberies and ATM bombings Italian police have responded to various crimes, including ATM bombings in Puglia using explosives, a forced ATM withdrawal robbery in Milan, and the GPS-tracked recovery of a stolen e-bike. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-police-arrest-48-year-old-man-for-atm-robbery ### 2026-08-12: Koper police arrest Croatian national for ATM bombings Slovenian police arrested a 51-year-old Croatian man suspected of using explosives to attack at least five ATMs in the Koper region, causing significant property damage. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenian-police-arrest-croatian-man-for-attempted-atm-bombings --- Cite as: ATM bombings in Slovenia's Koper region. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/atm-bombings-in-slovenias-koper-region