# Protests against military shipments in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/protests-against-military-shipments-in-italy > Updated: 2026-10-26T17:28:42.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Activists and the Unione Sindacale di Base (Usb) union initiated protests at the port of Livorno, Italy, targeting a vessel they alleged was transporting approximately 614 tons of explosives, drones, and other military supplies to the Sigonella military base in Sicily. While the Usb union called for strikes, the Prefecture and Coast Guard denied the presence of war materiel, stating the ship carried dangerous goods but no military equipment. The protests moved to the port of Augusta, Sicily, where activists attempted to block the Portuguese merchant vessel Sunaid X, which was reportedly transporting weaponry from Livorno to Sigonella. Two sailing vessels, flying Polish and French flags, obstructed the cargo ship’s path. Following an intervention by the Guardia di Finanza and patrol boats from Siracusa and Catania, the merchant vessel was escorted into the port. Ten individuals, including five Italian citizens and five foreign nationals, were reported to authorities for the interruption of a public service and violations of public safety and port regulations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Protest in Augusta blocks arms shipment to Sigonella Ten activists were reported to authorities after attempting to block a merchant ship carrying arms to Sigonella from entering the port of Augusta, Italy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/protest-in-augusta-blocks-arms-shipment-to-sigonella ### 2026-10-22: Livorno port activists protest alleged arms shipment Activists and the Usb union are protesting at the port of Livorno, alleging a ship is transporting military supplies to the Sigonella base, despite official denials of war materiel. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/livorno-port-activists-protest-alleged-arms-shipment --- Cite as: Protests against military shipments in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/protests-against-military-shipments-in-italy