A massive influx of migrants has descended upon the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming local authorities and transforming the city into a scene of chaos within hours.
Reports from the ground indicate that thousands of people crossed the border from Morocco, marking the most severe wave of irregular entries since 2021.
The incident has triggered an immediate security response from Spanish officials and sparked a diplomatic dispute with Morocco.
Il Messaggero reports that the surge was driven by a "double slight" that infuriated Moroccan authorities, though specific details of the diplomatic friction remain emerging.
The crossing resulted in at least nine deaths, according to scene reports, underscoring the lethal risks associated with such mass movements.
This development adds to the ongoing pressure on the southern border of the European Union.