Manama, Feb. 28 (BNA): The National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain had been subjected to external attacks targeting sites and installations within its borders. These actions constituted a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security.
The security and military authorities had immediately activated established emergency protocols and were taking all necessary operational measures on the ground.
The NCC conveyed the Government of Bahrain’s strongest condemnation of these treacherous attacks, which posed a direct threat to the Kingdom’s security and the safety of its citizens and residents.
The Government affirmed its full right to respond and to take all necessary measures to defend its national security and safeguard its sovereignty, in coordination with its allies and partners.
Further details regarding military developments would be released by the authorities in due course, consistent with the requirements of national interest and security.
The National Communication Centre called upon the public to exercise vigilance and to rely exclusively on official sources for information. The NCC urged all to refrain from circulating rumours or unverified reports, in order to uphold public security and preserve national stability.
M.A., A.A