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VIDEO: Military drone hits residential building in Bahrain and explodes

A military drone struck a residential building in Manama, Bahrain, on Saturday, resulting in an explosion.

On Saturday, October 28, a military drone struck a residential building in the capital city of Manama, Bahrain, leading to an explosion that was captured on video by witnesses. The images have been verified by both Arabic and American media, showing the dramatic moment of the attack. According to Bahrain's Ministry of Interior, multiple residential buildings were targeted, although there have been no reports of injuries as of yet.

The Bahrain government stated that the Civil Defense teams are currently engaged in firefighting and rescue operations in the affected areas, with further details expected to be released later. This incident comes in the context of escalating tensions in the region, particularly following drone attacks earlier aimed at a U.S. naval base in Bahrain, attributed to Iranian military forces as retaliation against American and Israeli bombings in Iran.

The Iranian government has confirmed conducting counter-attacks against various targets in the region, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. These events are part of a broader conflict, as countries in the region increasingly find themselves embroiled in military confrontations, highlighting the fragile state of security and the potential for further escalation in hostilities.

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