# Italy No‑Tav unrest July 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-wave-of-violent-unrest-july-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-18T13:17:33.000Z. Sources: 90. Developments: 5. The No‑Tav movement’s violent campaign against the high‑speed rail project intensified in late July 2026. Following earlier incidents, a coordinated assault on 25–27 July saw 400–500 masked activists storm the San Didero and Chiomonte construction sites. Using stones, paper bombs, and incendiary devices, the group set fire to police and finance-guard vehicles. The attacks injured between 60 and 126 law enforcement officers and caused approximately €1 million in damage to the Chiomonte site, disrupting the Modane‑Turin line. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, stating the state “will not bend,” while the government described the attacks as an “act of war against the State.” Participants included foreign nationals from France, Germany, and Belgium; several suspected members of the “Blocco Nero” network were detained. President Sergio Mattarella also expressed solidarity with the injured officers. By late July, unrest shifted to a broader protest phase involving a mobile tent city in the Susa Valley. On 29 July, clashes moved to Avigliana, where police reported dozens of injuries and over €1 million in structural damage caused by slings and Molotov cocktails. Authorities are considering a civil suit against the perpetrators. In response to the escalating violence, political figures like Riccardo De Corato have called for maximum firmness, characterizing the movement’s actions as a “dangerous subversive drift” rather than mere dissent. The government continues to pursue prosecutions and is weighing expanded anti‑terrorism legislation linked to the protests. ## Claims - Approximately 450 protesters were identified in the Val di Susa clashes. (disputed by 14 sources) - Over 400 protesters were identified, including participants from France, Germany and Belgium. (disputed by 8 sources) - The No Tav movement called the day a “great day of struggle” and said about 20 000 people marched. (disputed by 7 sources) - More than 120 law‑enforcement personnel were injured, including 58 police officers, 48 Carabinieri and about 20 members of the Guardia di Finanza. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Material damage to the Chiomonte construction site was estimated at about €1 million. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The protests targeted the high‑speed rail (TAV) construction sites at San Didero and Chiomonte. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The A32 motorway between Oulx and Susa east was closed because of the clashes. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the clashes confirm an intention to escalate and called for a unified political response. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the violence was an attack on the State. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Train services on the Modane‑Turin line were disrupted with delays of up to two hours. (corroborated by 9 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Riccardo De Corato warns of subversive violence in No Tav protests Italian deputy Riccardo De Corato has warned of a subversive drift in No Tav protests, citing organized attacks on construction sites and law enforcement that caused significant injuries and damages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riccardo-de-corato-warns-of-subversive-violence-in-no-tav-protests ### 2026-07-29: No Tav protests shift to Avigliana as high‑speed rail project faces renewed clashes No Tav protests have shifted to Avigliana, sparking violent clashes that injured dozens of police and prompting the mayor of Susa to affirm the Turin‑Lyon high‑speed rail will go ahead despite growing dissent. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aviglianaorbasono-segment-threatens-completion-of-italys-tav-highspeed-rail ### 2026-07-27: No Tav guerrilla attack injures dozens of police at Chiomonte rail site No Tav activists violently attacked the Chiomonte rail site, injuring dozens of police and prompting condemnation from Italy’s leaders. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/no-tav-guerrilla-attack-injures-dozens-of-police-at-chiomonte-rail-site ### 2026-07-25: Chiomonte TAV construction site attacked in violent protest Violent No TAV protest at Chiomonte damaged the high‑speed rail site, injured >120 police, identified ~400 protesters (incl. foreigners), caused €1 m damage and led to arrests of four suspects. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/val-di-susa-no-tav-protests-leave-over-120-police-injured-and-construction-damage ### 2026-07-23: Italy grapples with series of shootings, protests and road accidents Italy sees a spate of shootings in Naples and Cardito, violent No Tav protests in Val di Susa, multiple road accidents and domestic‑violence arrests. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-sees-two-fatal-traffic-incidents-involving-sudden-medical-emergencies --- Cite as: Italy No‑Tav unrest July 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italy-wave-of-violent-unrest-july-2026