Qatar successfully intercepts attacks on state territory

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The Qatari Ministry of Defence has announced that it successfully intercepted a number of attacks targeting its territory.

In a statement, the authority confirmed that threats were addressed immediately upon detection, in accordance with the pre-established security plan, and that all missiles were intercepted before reaching Qatari territory.

The Ministry emphasised that the Qatari Armed Forces possess full capabilities to protect the country's security and respond firmly to any external threats, reaffirming that the security situation remains stable and fully under control.

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