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A serious episode of violence has shattered the tranquility of the Roman night. An attack has struck Sigfrido. Ranucci, journalist and host of the program Report, one of the best-known faces of Italian investigative journalism. cars exploded of Sigfrido Ranucci and his daughter represent a disturbing signal.
Attack in Pomezia, Sigfrido Ranucci in the crosshairs: investigations underway and initial hypotheses
La broadcast Report has publicly confirmed the hypothesis of a explosive device placed under the car The journalist emphasized that the violence of the explosion could have been fatal if anyone had been nearby. The explosion, in addition to completely destroying the two vehicles, caused damage also to a nearby house. The competent authorities, including the Prosecutor's Office and the Prefect, have been informed and have initiated all necessary measures necessary checks to clarify the dynamics and identify those responsible for an action that appears to be a clear act of intimidation.
Attack in Pomezia, targeting Sigfrido Ranucci: two cars explode overnight
Moments of fear in Campo Ascolano, near Pomezia, where in the late evening yesterday two strong explosions destroyed the cars of the journalist and presenter of Report, Sigfrido Ranucci, and his daughter. The cars, parked next to each other in front of their home, were completely engulfed in flames. Ranucci himself made the story known through his social media profiles, saying that “two explosive devices” caused the explosions, so powerful that they shook the entire neighborhood. The Carabinieri, Digos and firefighters immediately intervened on the scene, while fortunately no one was injured.
According to investigators, the device, of probably handmade and weighing about one kilo, was apparently placed between the car and a gate, and the debris was seized for further investigation. The Carabinieri investigation continues with the acquisition of images from CCTV cameras in the area. The Rome prosecutor's office has opened an investigation for damage with the aggravating circumstance of mafia methods, entrusted to the deputy of the DDA Carlo Villani, under the coordination of the chief prosecutor Francesco Lo Voi.
"I'm in the car with a police escort and I'm going to report what happened.It appears to be a rudimentary device, but now we need to determine the nature of the explosive. With all the threats we're receiving, it's not easy to trace the source." added the journalist.
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Pomezia attack: solidarity and unanimous condemnation for Sigfrido Ranucci
The attack suffered by the journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, with a explosive device placed next to his car and that of his daughter in front of their home in Pomezia, it was condemned by numerous authorities political and institutional as a direct attack on freedom of the press and the fundamental values of democracy.
The Minister of Justice, Carlo Nordio, stressed that "the attack on a journalist is a 100% attack on the state," expressing solidarity with Ranucci and reiterating that freedom of the press represents the primary form of democracy. Solidarity and condemnation also came from the Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, who called the act "an offense to civil coexistence" and expressed confidence in the readiness of law enforcement. The Minister of the Environment, Gilberto Pitetto, spoke of a "serious and unacceptable attempt to intimidate those who exercise the right-duty to inform", while the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, reiterated that “there is no reason that can justify this violence”.
Numerous political figures have expressed their closeness to the journalist: the secretary of the Democratic Party, Elly Schlein, defined the episode as “an attack on democracy and freedom of information”, while the secretary of Più Europa, Riccardo Magi, recalled the founding value of freedom of the press in liberal democracies. The exponents M5S The Rai supervisory commission emphasized that "whoever touches Sigfrido Ranucci touches us all," calling for political unity in defending truth and freedom.
The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expressed its full solidarity with Sigfrido Ranucci and strongly condemned the serious act of intimidation he suffered. In a statement released by Palazzo Chigi, it recalled that freedom and independence of information are essential values of democracies, which the State will continue to defend.
I express my full solidarity with journalist Sigfrido Ranucci and my strongest condemnation of the serious act of intimidation he suffered. Freedom and independence of information are essential values of our democracies, which we will continue to defend.
- Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) October 17, 2025
also the Rai institutions have reacted firmlyActing President Antonio Marano and the Board of Directors expressed "full and firm solidarity" and rejected any attempt to intimidate those who serve the public. CEO Giampaolo Rossi reiterated that freedom of information is "the vital essence of our democracy." Unions and journalistic associations, including Usigrai and Unirai, called it a "cowardly and inhumane" act that could have caused a tragedy, assuring their full support for Ranucci and his family.
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