Qatari plane hits Milan airport lights during arrival of Winter Olympics staff

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Angela Giuffrida in RomeJanuary 28, 2026 at 04:22 PM

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A Qatari military cargo plane carrying 104 Qatari security personnel to assist with security for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy struck a lighting tower at Milan's Malpensa airport upon landing on Sunday. The personnel, along with vehicles, are part of an agreement with the Italian government, despite Qatar not competing in the games. The Qatari security force will be involved mainly in a training capacity, joining 6,000 Italian police and a controversial unit from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the event. The arrival of the Qatari security force and their vehicles was marked by a convoy through Milan, en route to Milan and Cortina where the personnel will be stationed. The Winter Olympics begin on February 6th.

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 40% Italian Government ×250% Lekhwiya 60% Olympic Council of Asia 70% Winter Olympics ×380% Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani 80% Milan Malpensa Airport ×2100% Qatar ×4100%

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winter olympics 100% security 90% qatar 80% security forces 70% milan airport 70% ice 60% law enforcement 60% military cargo plane 50% italian government 50% international relations 40%