Incident Locks Down Italy’s US Air Base

ROME — A U.S. military air base in Italy was placed under lockdown on Wednesday following an unspecified incident, according to reports. Information circulating online indicated that Naval Air Station Sigonella had been secured due to an “ongoing situation.” The nature of the incident, however, was not detailed in the online posts.

Efforts to reach the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet, which manages operations throughout Europe, were unsuccessful. Calls to the fleet went unanswered, and an email inquiry did not receive an immediate response.

Located near Catania on the island of Sicily, NAS Sigonella operates as a joint base that also serves the Italian Air Force. The facility plays a key role in U.S. military operations in the region, although specifics regarding the lockdown and any potential threat remain unclear at this time.

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