In Italy, occurred clashes between opponents of the expansion of U.S. military bases and police

In Italy, occurred clashes between opponents of airport expansion and the U.S. military base in Vichentsa city and police.

Reported, that the demonstrators, equipped with helmets and plastic shields, assailed with stones the police guarding the bridge on the way of convoys. In response, guards used tear gas.

Recall, the U.S. military base in Vichentsa city, which now serves 2 thousand 900 U.S. military personnel, is scheduled to move from Germany, four new battalions, bringing the number of U.S. troops to 5 thousand people. Local residents oppose the expansion of U.S. base.