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Saudi Civil Defence issues alerts for Abha and Khamis Mushait

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In short

The Saudi Civil Defence has issued an alert for Abha and Khamis Mushait governorates, warning of a potential danger and urging residents to follow safety instructions. This follows a Ministry of Defence statement suggesting that exposing oneself to countermeasures could lead to legal liability.

Key points

  • The alert is issued for Abha and Khamis Mushait governorates.: The alert is issued for Abha and Khamis Mushait governorates.
  • It warns of a potential danger and urges residents to follow safety instructions.: It warns of a potential danger and urges residents to follow safety instructions.
  • The alert follows a Ministry of Defence statement suggesting legal liability for exposure…: The alert follows a Ministry of Defence statement suggesting legal liability for exposure to countermeasures.

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Saudi Civil Defence issues alerts for Abha and Khamis Mushait

17 October 2026 00:04 BST

Saudi Arabia’s Directorate of Civil Defence has issued a warning through the National Early Warning Platform for Abha city and Khamis Mushait governorate.

The directorae warned of a potential danger and urged residents to follow safety instructions.

In a separate post on X, the Ministry of Defence said filming, publishing, or sharing information related to countering missiles and drones and their impact sites "exposes you to legal liability".

تم إطلاق إنذار من المنصة الوطنية للإنذار المبكر في حالات الطوارئ في مدينة أبها للتحذير من خطر، اتبع الآتي: A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Abha City to alert of a potential danger. Please follow the instructions below: https://t.co/Eabrabp1de

— الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) October 16, 2026

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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