The Ministry of Interior has issued a series of fresh advisories calling on citizens and residents to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary movement and strictly follow official guidance amid what it described as exceptional circumstances in the region.
The ministry underlined that broad public co-operation with its instructions is vital to safeguarding lives and property and to ensuring that security and emergency services can operate without obstruction.
In statements posted on its official X platform, the ministry said staying at home or in enclosed spaces is a key precaution to reduce exposure to potential risks and to enable security and emergency teams to carry out their duties efficiently. It advised people to use interior rooms away from windows and external facades, internal corridors, or basements where available, and to avoid open or exposed areas unless there is an urgent necessity to go out.
The public was also reminded to keep clear of glass facades and external walls, and to choose locations protected by solid walls whenever possible.
The ministry reiterated that members of the public should not approach, touch or tamper with any strange or unknown objects, and instead report them immediately by calling 999, stressing that such vigilance supports a swift and safe response by specialised units.
It noted that even seemingly harmless items should be treated with caution if they appear out of place or suspicious, and urged residents not to attempt to inspect or move such objects themselves under any circumstances.
At the same time, the ministry urged people to stay away from accident or incident sites and avoid gathering near locations where security patrols or emergency personnel are operating, noting that unnecessary presence can obstruct operations and put lives at risk.
Crowding around scenes of field activity, it warned, delays the work of first responders, complicates access routes, and may expose onlookers to danger. Members of the public were also asked to refrain from filming or sharing videos and images from active scenes.
Alongside the movement and safety guidance, the Interior Ministry underscored the necessity of obtaining information solely from official and authorised sources. It warned that circulating or publishing rumours, unverified news, or material from ongoing field developments constitutes a legal violation and undermines public security efforts.
The ministry stressed that misleading or false content spreads confusion, distracts attention from verified alerts and can impede the timely delivery of accurate instructions to the public.
The ministry called on the public to follow updates through its official channels and other state media, stressing that any new instructions or alert messages would be issued promptly when required. It emphasized that compliance with these advisories — from remaining indoors and limiting movement, to reporting suspicious objects and refraining from spreading rumours — is a shared responsibility that helps protect lives and property and supports the overall readiness of the country’s security apparatus.
