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Why target so many schools?
Targeting a large number of schools, like the 6,300 in Italy, is a common tactic to maximise disruption and overwhelm emergency services. It forces a widespread response, diverting resources and creating significant public anxiety. This scale makes it harder for police to quickly dismiss the threats as isolated incidents.
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