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Anarchist Attacks Darken Cannes, Threaten Power Infrastructure

5/28/2025

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Two anarchist groups have taken credit for a series of sabotage attacks on France's power infrastructure, plunging over 160,000 people into darkness during the glamorous Cannes Film Festival. With arson and vandalism aimed at military-connected firms, experts warn these disruptive acts could be a chilling component of a broader hybrid warfare strategy tied to foreign intelligence.

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Two anarchist groups have taken credit for a series of sabotage attacks on France's power infrastructure, plunging over 160,000 people into darkness during the glamorous Cannes Film Festival. With arson and vandalism aimed at military-connected firms, experts warn these disruptive acts could be a chilling component of a broader hybrid warfare strategy tied to foreign intelligence.