A very serious incident occurred in Bahrain on March 2 when an attempt was made to attack the country with several missiles and drones. Bahrain National Communication Center (NCC) has said that the army’s air defense system foiled these attacks in the air. This news is very important for the Indian and other foreign workers living there because a warning has been issued regarding security.
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How big was this attack?
According to reports, about 70 ballistic missiles and 59 drones were launched by Iran. The Bahraini army stopped them with great promptness. However, an Asian laborer has died due to falling debris after the missile was destroyed in the air. Apart from this, there has been some damage near Crowne Plaza and Salman Port of Manama.
What are the instructions for the general public?
The Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) has appealed to all people to stay inside their homes. Don’t go out unless absolutely necessary. The officials have clearly said that do not believe any kind of rumor and consider only government news as true. If you see any debris lying somewhere, do not go near it at all.
Impact on flights and work
There is a lot of tension in the surrounding environment due to this attack. This has also affected flights and trade:
UAE has decided to keep its stock market closed for two days. Large shipping company Maersk has stopped its ships from leaving the Strait of Hormuz. Many flights in Bahrain and surrounding countries have been diverted or stopped.