Debris from the interception of Iranian drones damaged several homes in Sitra yesterday morning.
The latest incident was the third time that Sitra residents have been affected since Iranian aggression started on February 28.
The first incident took place on March 5, resulting in 32 Bahrainis being injured, including a 17-year-old girl who sustained significant injuries to her head and eye, as well as two children aged seven and eight who suffered serious injuries to their lower limbs. The youngest of the injured was a two-month-old infant.
Over the last weekend, on April 4, the area was hit again after shrapnel fell following the interception of an Iranian drone. Four people sustained minor injuries and six buildings were damaged, as reported in the GDN.
Police Chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, and Capital Governor Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa visited the area and assured residents of the government’s full support including providing shelter, meeting essential needs and co-ordinating with relevant authorities to ensure a swift and effective response to minimise the impact on their lives.
In a separate incident yesterday, Civil Defence firefighters extinguished a blaze at a facility that was affected by further Iranian attacks. No injuries were reported.
- Despite the declared truce, Iran continued its attacks on GCC countries, launching missile and drone strikes yesterday. The attacks come despite a two-week ceasefire agreement announced by US President Donald Trump.
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said it intercepted five ballistic missiles and nine drones targeting the Eastern Province.
In the UAE, the Defence Ministry reported that its air defences dealt with 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran.
In Kuwait, an official spokesman for the Defence Ministry said several facilities belonging to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation were targeted by a series of intensive and widespread attacks over several hours, according to Kuwait News Agency. He added in a statement to Kuwait TV that three power and water desalination plants were targeted by drone attacks, resulting in significant material damage.
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