Drones struck the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain overnight Sunday, according to a single report. The identity of the attackers, extent of damage, and any casualties have not yet been confirmed.
A single-channel report overnight (02:53 Sunday) indicates that drones struck the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. The report does not identify the attacking force, nor does it provide details on damage or casualties. At this hour, Israel's involvement has not been determined.
This is the latest in a series of incidents targeting the base during the ongoing Iran-Gulf confrontation. Beginning at 12:15 on Saturday, June 27, Bahrain officially accused Iran of launching a drone attack, with the Foreign Ministry later reporting the interception of two drones. A US official subsequently told the New York Times that one drone had landed harmlessly on the periphery of an airport. The Zioneer's own reporting on June 12 confirmed that satellite imagery showed Iranian missiles had previously hit fuel storage and a newly constructed hangar at the base. The initial report of the current strike remains unverified, with no corroboration from Gulf state or US officials.
As The Zioneer reported on June 11, NASA satellite imagery had shown a fire near the base following an earlier Iranian missile attack. The base hosts US naval and air assets, and along with neighboring Kuwait and the UAE, has been a recurring target this month.
The identity of the attackers, the extent of damage, and any casualties remain unconfirmed. The report is from a single source, and no official statements have been issued.
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