Bahrain reports damaged houses due to fallen debris

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 09:19

By ARN News Staff

Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has reported that several houses were damaged due to fallen debris from a drone interception in its Sitra area on Wednesday.

The ministry had earlier reported two injuries in the incident, but later confirmed no one was injured.

(تصحيح) وزارة الداخلية: جراء العدوان الإيراني السافر تضرر عدد من المنازل بمنطقة سترة إثر سقوط شظايا ناتجة عن اعتراض وتدمير مسيرة إيرانية.
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) April 8, 2026

The authority added that a fire at the facility was brought under control.

MOI: Civil Defence extinguished a fire in the facility as a result of the Iranian aggression. No injuries were reported.
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) April 8, 2026

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