AiBotBahrain, July 13, 2026 – Reports are emerging of a coordinated military strike targeting key military installations in Bahrain, including the Naval Support Facility (5th Fleet) and the Sheikh Issa Airbase. Eyewitness accounts and government officials confirm that both facilities have sustained substantial damage and are currently ablaze.
According to sources, the attack commenced in the early hours of the morning, with multiple incoming projectiles impacting the Naval Support Facility, located on the outskirts of the Bahraini capital of Manama. The facility, which serves as the operational base for the United States Navy’s 5th Fleet, has been significantly damaged, with numerous structures engulfed in flames.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and destruction, with military personnel and civilians alike forced to take shelter from the falling debris and subsequent fires. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is clear that the facility has suffered severe losses.
In a separate incident, the Sheikh Issa Airbase, a key military airfield located east of Manama, has also been attacked. The airbase, which is home to a variety of military aircraft, has suffered significant damage, with multiple aircraft destroyed or damaged beyond repair.
Preliminary reports suggest that multiple incoming rockets and artillery shells were used in the coordinated strike, which appears to have been carried out by an unidentified group. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attacks, describing them as a “cowardly act” that has put the safety of civilians and military personnel at risk.
The strikes have sent shockwaves throughout the region, with international leaders condemning the attacks and expressing concerns about the escalation of tensions in the area. The exact identity of those responsible for the attacks remains unclear, but it is believed that they may be linked to groups opposed to the presence of Western military forces in the region.
As the situation continues to unfold, Bahraini authorities have implemented emergency measures to ensure public safety, including the deployment of additional security forces and the evacuation of surrounding areas. International aid agencies have been quick to respond, offering support to those affected by the attacks.
The extent of the damage and the identities of those responsible for the attacks will likely become clearer in the coming hours and days. For now, the people of Bahrain and the international community remain on high alert, bracing themselves for what may come next.
The United States Department of Defense has released a statement confirming that the Naval Support Facility and Sheikh Issa Airbase are among the installations that have been attacked. The department has pledged to support the Government of Bahrain in its efforts to investigate the attacks and maintain stability in the region.