Bahrain intercepts, destroys 186 missiles, 419 drones since start of Iranian attacks
Manama, April 1
Bahrain announced that its air defences have intercepted and destroyed 186 ballistic missiles and 419 drones since the onset of hostilities, Bahrain News Agency reported today.
The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) emphasised that the use of ballistic missiles and drones to target civilian areas and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter.
These indiscriminate attacks represent a direct threat to regional peace and security, it added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Targeting civilians is never acceptable, no matter the conflict. Bahrain is right to call it a violation of international law. The world needs to pay more attention to this. Our own history teaches us the cost of war.
While the attacks are condemnable, I hope Bahrain's statement is independently verified. The numbers seem very high. In today's world, we must be cautious about information from all sides in a conflict zone. Just my two cents.
The use of drones and missiles in such numbers is terrifying. It's a reminder of how warfare is changing. India must watch this closely for our own security preparedness. Our defense tech needs to keep pace.
This directly impacts oil prices and global stability. As a developing economy, India cannot afford another major conflict disrupting trade and energy supplies. Diplomacy is the only way forward, yaar.
My heart goes out to the ordinary people living in fear there. We have family friends working in Manama. The stress for them and their families back home in Kerala is immense. Hope for peace.
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