According to media reports, the alert at US military bases in Europe has been heightened due to the threat of terrorism. The Pentagon declared the second-highest security level at the bases over the weekend, US broadcaster CNN reported, citing two unnamed government officials. The security level, called Force Protection Condition Charlie, applies when an imminent terrorist threat is assumed.
“There is credible information pointing to an attack on US bases in the coming week,” US broadcaster Fox News quoted a defense official as saying. The Pentagon initially did not respond to questions.
The nature of the alleged threat remained unclear. According to the broadcaster, the official cited by Fox News said it was not related to the general election in France.
The US military is taking protective measures for employees
When asked by CNN, the U.S. military’s responsible Central Command (EUCOM), based in Stuttgart, declined to comment on the specific protective measures taken by the military. However, a spokesperson said that EUCOM continually reviews a variety of factors that are important to the security of the U.S. military abroad. “As part of these efforts, we often take additional measures to ensure the safety of our military members,” the spokesperson said. No details were provided.
Source: Krone
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