Bahrain says it intercepted Iranian attacks targeting civilians
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The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) announced on Friday, that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed a number of incoming Iranian aerial attacks targeting civilians across the Kingdom.
According to an official statement issued by the BDF General Command, Iranian forces continue a "systematic hostile approach through sinful attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain."
Key points from the BDF Statement:
- Interception of attacks: BDF air defense systems engaged, intercepted, and destroyed multiple aerial threats -including missiles and drones- on Friday morning.
- High alert: All BDF arms, branches, and military units remain at the highest level of defense readiness and operational preparedness to protect the nation.
- Violation of law: The BDF emphasized that the deliberate targeting of civilians and private property using missiles and drones represents a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.
Public safety advisory
In light of the interceptions, the General Command urged all citizens and residents to exercise extreme caution and strictly avoid approaching any foreign, unfamiliar, or suspicious objects resulting from the debris of the attack.
Members of the public were instructed to report any findings to authorities immediately.
The statement assured that specialized personnel from the Royal Field Engineering Unit are fully prepared to conduct safe technical disposal of all intercepted remnants and debris to guarantee public safety.
The BDF concluded by expressing pride in the advanced combat readiness, high vigilance, and steadfast duty demonstrated by its service members in defending the homeland.
