Afghanistan, June 7 -- Cuba has begun distributing weapons to civilian volunteers and expanding military preparedness measures, urging citizens to be ready for what authorities describe as a potential external threat.
According to local media reports, the Cuban government has activated emergency defense plans across the country, including military training, mobilization of civilian defense units and broader public participation in national security preparations.
Officials said the measures are defensive in nature and are intended to strengthen the country's ability to respond to any potential foreign aggression. The reported distribution of weapons to civilians marks a rare step by the government and has drawn comparisons to past periods ...