Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 125 ballistic missiles and 211 drones since the onset of hostile Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BDF's personnel have shown unwavering vigilance and operational effectiveness in countering these persistent threats.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the General Command expressed pride in the combat readiness and vigilance demonstrated by BDF personnel. The performance of Bahrain's forces assures the security of the Kingdom's skies, maintaining confidence among its citizens.
The General Command has urged the public to exercise caution for personal safety. Citizens and residents are advised to avoid affected areas and suspicious objects, refrain from filming military operations or debris sites, avoid spreading unverified information, and rely on official and government media channels for accurate updates and advisories.
The General Command emphasized that targeting civilian areas and private property with ballistic missiles and drones violates international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter. These attacks pose a direct threat to regional peace and security.