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Bahrain air defences intercept 95 missiles, 164 drones

March 08, 2026 / 3:29 PM
Bahrain air defences intercept 95 missiles, 164 drones
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Sharjah24-WAM: The Bahrain Defence Force General Command announced that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 95 ballistic missiles and 164 unmanned aerial vehicles targeted at the Kingdom of Bahrain since the start of the Iranian attacks.

In a statement published by the Bahrain News Agency, the General Command confirmed that targeting civilian sites and private property with ballistic missiles and drones is a clear breach of international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter.

Threat to regional security

The Bahrain Defence Force stated that these indiscriminate attacks directly threaten regional peace and security, emphasising the need to protect civilian infrastructure and uphold stability in the region.

Authorities reaffirmed Bahrain’s defence forces are prepared to continue safeguarding the nation and addressing any threats to its security.

March 08, 2026 / 3:29 PM

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